TV analyst Dietmar Hamann is convinced that Toni Kroos has a special historical position in German football. The 2014 world champion could be reason for a player switch to Real.
TV expert Dietmar Hamann places Toni Kroos higher than “Kaiser” Franz Beckenbauer or record national player Lothar Matthäus.
“With the titles he has won, Kroos will go down in history not only as the most successful, but in my opinion as the greatest German player,” wrote the former international in his column for the Sky television channel. The 33-year-old Kroos won the Spanish Cup for the first time with Real Madrid last weekend, completing his trophy collection.
With the “Royal” and FC Bayern Munich, Kroos has already won the Champions League five times. “To deal with the pressure in a club like Real Madrid for years like he does – it takes great playing quality and mental strength,” said Hamann.
“You can only take off your hat”
The football analyst was also impressed by the performance of the 2014 world champion together with his midfield partner Luka Modric in Real’s semi-final first leg against Manchester City (1-1).
“What Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are still able to do in midfield, even at 33 and 37, is crazy. Both of them are always a step or two ahead of their opponents in their heads, which is why they still play at the highest level at this age.” Hamann. What Kroos has done in recent years and played again on Tuesday, “you can only take your hat off to this man”.
According to Hamann, the two midfield strategists Kroos and Modric could be a reason for Jude Bellingham to switch from Borussia Dortmund to Madrid after the current season.
“Perhaps he wants to take the step now and learn from Kroos and Modric at Real, who are both likely to stay in Madrid. For me, as a young player, that would be a reason to be able to train with these two for another year,” he said former Bundesliga and Premier League professional. However, the 19-year-old England international has to decide for himself.
Source: Stern
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