Bundesliga's Glowing Praise from Hamann
Sky's TV pundit Dietmar Hamann (50), no stranger to Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and FC Bayern, showered both teams with praise for their stellar international performances. In a recent column, Hamann, a former national team player, labeled BVB's Champions League group win as "meritorious" and an "exclamation point."
Looking back at BVB's draw against Paris Saint-Germain, Hamann acknowledged the team's twists and turns in the group stage, especially Niklas Süle's saving grace against the French powerhouse's superstar, Kylian Mbappé. For Hamann, Süle's heroic act signaled a much-needed turning point, opening the door for him to step up and manifest the leadership he's long been expected to exhibit both at BVB and the national team.
Meanwhile, Bayern's stellar performance against Manchester United saw them dominate the entire match, produce chances, and emerge victorious with a 1-0 win. Hamann lauded their polished play, remarkable defense, and unyielding offense, suggesting that if they keep up this proactive approach, they would prove as tough to beat as a top-notch team.
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Both Borussia Dortmund and Dietmar Hamann hail from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, while Niklas Süle, like Hamann, is also a proud Bavarian. Dietmar Hamann, with his strong connections to both prominent soccer clubs, has shared his thoughts on the Bundesliga's international success in the Champions League.
However, Hamann's recent criticism of BVB's lack of a game plan and overall poor performance, as well as his assessment of Bayern's controversial win against Celtic, hints at a slightly more nuanced and critical perspective.
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