The former Germany international claims the discussions
around the Bundesliga leaders' new coach shows a lack of appreciation for the
job Jupp Heynckes is doing
Michael Ballack has said the talk of Pep Guardiola’s
impending arrival at Bayern Munich is disrespectful to current coach Jupp
Heynckes.
It was announced that Guardiola would replace the
retiring Heynckes in the summer this January, but Ballack believes the focus
should be on what the club are achieving now, rather than when the former
Barcelona man takes over.
"Guardiola is an exceptional coach who has had great
success. However, until the summer, we should honour the team under Jupp
Heynckes,” Ballack told Spox.com.
"If you complete such a deal, of course the media
will talk about Pep Guardiola. But I think it's a little disrespectful towards
Jupp Heynckes as it doesn't honour the work he's doing currently.
"He [Heynckes] shows great class, as it's not easy
to deal with this topic.”
Ballack, who played for die Roten between 2002 and 2006,
also thinks the club have the quality to win the Champions League.
Bayern have a 3-1 lead over Arsenal going into the second
leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, and Ballack does not think it will
be long until the Bundesliga leaders have the trophy in their clutches once
more.
He added: "Bayern have invested in top players in
the last few years and with their depth, they have the quality to win the
Champions League. Not as an underdog, but rightfully as one of the favourites.
"I don't think it will take long until they hold the
trophy in their hands again.”
