Sport nationAndreas Hinkel Defends Celtic Against Disrespectful German Media Narrative
Former Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel has come to the defense of his old club, dismissing the notion that Bayern Munich have already secured their place in the next round of the Champions League. The German media has been criticized for their arrogant attitude towards Celtic, with some outlets suggesting that the tie is already over.
Hinkel, who played for Celtic from 2008 to 2011, was asked about the match between Bayern and Celtic, and was met with a dismissive question from a German journalist. “Mr. Hinkel, aren’t Bayern already through after the 2-1 win at Celtic Park?” the journalist asked.
Hinkel’s response was measured and respectful, but also highlighted the dangers of complacency. “I said before the first leg that Bayern were the clear favorites,” he said. “That hasn’t really changed after the result. Celtic have a good team – but a lot would have to happen for things to go wrong for Bayern.”
The former Celtic defender also acknowledged that Celtic would need to have the “absolutely perfect day” to advance to the next round. “They would have to be top defensively, use their counterattacks, and also have the necessary luck in the game,” he added.
Hinkel also praised Celtic’s squad, highlighting the talents of players like Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kühn, and Arne Engels. “You could already see in the first leg that they have some good players,” he said. “In Germany, Nicolas Kühn is particularly well-known; he has developed really well during his time in Glasgow.”
The German media’s dismissive attitude towards Celtic has been criticized by many, with some suggesting that it could prove to be a motivating factor for the Scottish champions. Willie Miller, the former Aberdeen and Scotland defender, has warned that Bayern’s arrogance could be their downfall, citing examples of the German side’s complacency in the past.
As Celtic prepares to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League tie, the Scottish side will be looking to capitalize on any complacency from their opponents. With Hinkel’s words of encouragement and the German media’s dismissive attitude, Celtic will be hoping to prove their doubters wrong and secure a historic victory in Munich.
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