The club faces Bayern after being on the verge of training since 11

LONDON (Reuters) – Germany 's Juergen Klub are set to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Tuesday, 11 years after the German coach lost the opportunity to coach. the Bavarian giant.

Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness said that Klub was very close to the Bavarian team in 2008, but the task had been entrusted to Juergen Klinsmann at the time.

He completed his Mayence coaching job in 2008 and was a Bayern Munich candidate before taking Borussia Dortmund for seven years, leading him twice to the Bundesliga title and settling in Liverpool. in 2015.

"Many years ago, we were about to work together, but we finally signed up with Juergen Klinsmann – I respect him and respect his work so much," said Hoeness in a statement quoted by Sky Sports. "It will be a difficult task for both parties.

Liverpool will host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League in the 16-match first leg against Bayern Munich, before the Alliance Arena arrives in Germany on 13 March.