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Becker calls for patience with Bayern Munich

Boris Becker feels time alone will bring out the best from German champions Bayern Munich.

  • By Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter
  • Published: 00:27 October 10, 2008
  • Gulf News

Boris Becker feels time alone will bring out the best from German champions Bayern Munich.

"It is just a question of patience. We need to be patient and Bayern will start winning regularly once again," Becker told Gulf News.

Unknown to many, Becker is on the advisory board of the Bundesliga champions. He is also a great fan of Premiership side Chelsea FC.

"But Bayern comes first for me. I know they are going through a bad spell at the moment. But then, every big club goes through this phase," Becker said.

"In case of Bayern, this slump cannot be helped as they have a new coach and most of all, they have to make do without the inspirational leader called Oliver Kahn. But there is no need to panic. They will turn the corner and start winning soon," Becker predicted.

"We just need some patience."

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