Matthäus: Here, he sees Pavard at Bayern

In the streets of Philadelphia Lothar Matthäus is recognized – especially by German fans, who ask the captain world champion from 1990 for an autograph or a photo. But even some Americans Americans Matthäus should be still a concept for his Intermezzo in 2000 in the Major League Soccer: Matthäus finished 16 games after his Bayern bid farewell to New York / New Jersey Metro Stars.

Matthäus accompanies FC Bayern in his role as club legend in the United States. (Click here for AZ-Newsblog) In Philadelphia, the record international player commented on a few current topics. Lothar Matthäus about …

… the resignation of Mesut Özil: "The last chapter was a little annoying, but despite all that, the decision is a win-win situation for all . " The DFB has the opportunity to install young Mesut Özil has not brought his athletic performance for a year and a half into the national team and also not into the club. Therefore, it's also a chance for the DFB to reposition itself in this position Özil did well in previous years, but now its time is up and that's why it's a chance for them young talents. "

… Özil's criticism of Matthew's meeting with Putin: " It's not me but the journalists who approached me because they did not criticize me enough after meeting Putin, but I also did it in retrospect directly said why I met Putin. "

… a possible replacement for Özil: " Müller perhaps behind the top Bayern does not play with a real ten, for Müller it would be a great opportunity to play again where he feels the most at ease Draxler also played more in the Confederation Cup at headquarters, there are many possibilities. "

… the future of the national team: " Despite the World Cup, I do not worry about German football because we have a lot of good young players at the World Cup – Joachim Löw has not found the balance between the two players of the 2014 World Cup and the younger generation. "

… Consequences After the World Cup Debacle: " Obviously the fans and the journalists are waiting for answers, but on the other hand I also have some understanding for them. players and coaches who say first: and on vacation, I plan to make decisions over the next few weeks – on and off the field. "

… personal details Reinhard Grindel and Oliver Bierhoff: " If there is no success, then you have to question everything, where can you do something better, where were mistakes made? DFB has not made the best decisions in the last two months. "

Matthäus: In the midfield, Bayern has an oversupply

… his possible future in the DFB executive suite: " I'm angry I'm here with Bayern Munich in Philadelphia I Going to Miami tomorrow, life is a good thing, I am the president of the DFB of the former international, and it is a job that also has some responsibilities. "

… possible starts at Bayern as Thiago or Jerome Boateng: " In the midfield you certainly have an overabundance Goretzka was recovered, also Müller plays rather centrally than on the wings In the middle of central ground I could already imagine that one or the other can leave, if there is a suitable offer. And at Boateng, you heard Kalle Rummenigge two months ago: There too, you're ready to talk. "

… Benjamin Pavard: " Not only did he show in Stuttgart that he is a good man, but also at the World Cup, I see him on number four rather than on the right back, where he is Although he is a few years younger than Boateng, but he has potential and is the one who is eligible for Bayern Munich. "

… Niko Kovac: " I know Niko, I brought him to Salzburg in 2006 because I was already convinced of him as a player, I was looking for a leader to the time and he was in Salzburg, Frankfurt and Simple, correct and honest – this suits the coach of FC Bayern München. "

This article was written by Maximilian Koch