Bayern-Inter duel, Jurgen Klinsmann: Equal match, I will cheer for the Italians

2025-03-14 13:16:59 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Bayern-Inter duel, Jurgen Klinsmann: Equal match, I will cheer for the Italians

"Who will I support? For the beauty of football, I have played with both teams. But I want to come to 'San Siro' to support Inter."

Jurgen Klinsmann has linked his life between Milan and Munich. Today he lives in California and has analyzed the quality of both teams. "It's a shame that these two teams face each other so early. It should have been a Champions League final. Imagine how beautiful it would be."

Hello, Klinsmann! What does Inter vs. Bayern mean to you?

A beautiful challenge. I remember in the past the match with Berti's extraordinary goal. Today, Bayern wants to do everything, because the final is played at their home. But for Inter it is the chance to win a trophy in Europe again.

Yes. Inter have built a great team. It's an organic two-formation system, they have elements in every position. Inter have a good way of playing and, with a 3-5-2, they change the positions of the players often. It makes me laugh when I think of Bastoni going all the way to the end and crossing. He just needs to go and head it himself. Inter are beautiful to watch.

Unlike many former players, you moved to Inter and then Bayern. What did you find in Munich?

When you have the opportunity to go to Bayern, just like today and 30 years ago, you have the chance to live that adventure with a culture and a desire that only a few clubs in the world have. There is pressure within the club, but for its own good. They have this ambition that comes from the generation of the 70s, when Beckenbauer and Meyer played. Gerd Müller was my idol since childhood, because I was 10 years old when he scored against the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup. They have created this culture that wants to win every match, friendlies, Bundesliga, cup or Champions League. And, when they don't win, they get mad.

What has Kompany brought to this team?

Looking at it from the outside, Vicente has been very intelligent in accepting all the people who are part of Bayern. He took the adventure calmly and focused on working with the team. He doesn't care about the club's politics and the media either. He wants to put the best formation on the field to get results and I see him calm.

What about Inzaghi, what does he have to do to beat him?

Anything can happen. It can be decided by a detail, by a penalty, by a corner. They have two different systems, but players who can make the difference at any moment.

Is the duel between Lautaro and Kane decisive?

As a former striker, Kane is a phenomenon and very good for me. He deserves to win more trophies. Lautaro has had some ups and downs, but that's normal. He won the Copa America and traveled a lot with the national team. His mind needs a little rest. But Inter have Turan in their squad. I love him a lot, because I also played with my father. Nobody expected him to score so much. He has become a phenomenon. And so Lautaro has found himself. They are a formidable duo. You know what else I like about Inzaghi?

I like his way of playing, because he activates 2 strikers. Two declared strikers. I like them because they have strength in this aspect. I don't like teams with one striker or those that don't have any at all.

It will be a month where the challenge between Italy and Germany will also be played. Why does this match never go out of style?

Because in both countries there is an incredible passion for football. When you have the opportunity to play against Italy, for a German it is the pinnacle. Maybe that goes for the Italians too. It is the history of football in the last 40-50 years.

Is it easier for Inter to eliminate Bayern in the Champions League or for Italy to eliminate Germany from the Nations League?

The national teams are both strong, but Germany is probably a little more advantaged in quality. In the Champions League I think both teams have a chance to qualify.