Jamie Carragher says Borussia Dortmund case similar to Liverpool in 2005 – Football news
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international feels that Jurgen Klopp’s men can beat the Bavarian giants, if they take inspiration from the English Premier League side’s example in Istanbul.
Former Liverpool FC central defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jamie-Carragher-c17728 believes that Borussia Dortmund can imitate Liverpool FC’s UEFA Champions League success from 2005 by winning the title as second favourite.
“This could be one of the closest finals we have seen in recent years and Dortmund are not the 7-2 shots that bookmakers suggest. If anything, Bayern will be the more apprehensive of the two sides. They, after all, have everything to lose,” he said.
The defender who retired this season was key in his side’s fortunes as they were trailing 3-0 at half-time against AC Milan but still managed to win the European trophy on penalties eight years ago. Therefore, he believes that the underdogs can also win
the trophy this time around.
“Dortmund are in a similar position to the one we experienced with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 on this day exactly eight years ago. Nobody gave us a chance of beating AC Milan in Istanbul, so that meant we could enjoy the occasion. Winning the biggest trophy in club football
went beyond our wildest dreams,” the player finally concluded.
The former defender stated that this could be one of the toughest finals in the last couple of years, and the Black Yellows are certainly not a 7-2 odds as the bookmakers say. He further added Der FCB will be more cautious of the two teams as they have more
to lose.
On the other hand, the BVB are already having a great season keeping in mind they got eliminated in the group stages of the competition last term. They are on a similar run with Liverpool were in 2005.
Carragher suggested eight years ago they were also ruled out to win the final against Milan in Istanbul. As a result, the Premier League team were ecstatic after winning the best club trophy present. Moreover, Die Roten will be feeling a lot of pressure
as they have already lost two finals in the last three years.
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