The Bayern Munich manager admits Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach cannot be ruled out along with top favourites, Borussia Dortmund.
Jupp Heynckes has urged his teammates not to underestimate Schalke or Borussia Monchengladbach when it comes to winning this season’s crown. He added that the Foals or the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues might not have enough quality in their ranks
but still have equal opportunity as long they stay in the top four.
The manager mentioned that reigning champions, Borussia Dortmund, are certainly the hot favourites to retain their crown, and warned his team against any complacency in the upcoming games.
Heynckes stressed that each game is important in the Bundesliga, and Bayern need to be consistent in order to keep their title hopes alive. He stated that both Schalke and Gladbach are playing tremendous football at the moment
which is building constant pressure on the Reds.
Bayern are fresh from a shocking loss to the Foals which has erased their lead at the top of the league standings. The Bavarian giants are currently level on points with the Borussians and Schalke, while Gladbach are keeping a
close check on the top place.
While talking to sports website, Bild.com, the former Werkself tactician further insisted:
"We have to show respect to Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach. They play some excellent football. Dortmund are the reigning champions and are among the top favourites."
On the other hand, Heynckes mentioned that his team needs to get ‘used to’ experiencing hiccups in the middle. He added that Bayern can’t afford relaxing if they want to grab hold of this year’s title despite sitting atop the league
table. The tactician expressed confidence in his team’s abilities, but still urged them to remain on their toes throughout the remainder of this campaign.
"The team has to understand and learn that it's no longer enough to have a lot of quality these days. Everybody has to be ready to suffer to help the team. We have some outstanding individual players and a lot of quality. But it's
impossible to relax and sit back when you're at Bayern. It's my http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 to make the players realise this," Heynckes concluded.
Bayern currently have 37 points from 18 games and their next test will come against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfL-Wolfsburg-c40881 on Saturday, January 28, at the Allianz-Arena.
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