Bayer Leverkusen, can challenge Bayern Munich
according to Pep Guardiola.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola views Wolfsburg as a
credible challenger to his club's recent dominance of German
football.
The two sides meet at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, with
Wolfsburg having finished second behind Bayern in the
Bundesliga last year before beating the same opponents on
penalties in last month's DFL Super Cup.
Dieter Hecking's men head into the eagerly anticipated clash
four points shy of Bayern, who are level on points with Borussia
Dortmund at the summit on the back of five wins from their
opening five league games.
"Wolfsburg have invested a lot recently. People wanted a
competitor for Bayern and not just they are there," Guardiola
told a press conference, before listing Bayer Leverkusen and
Schalke alongside Wolfsburg and Dortmund as title contenders.
"We know [Wolfsburg's] quality and their style of play. But, as
usual, it's all about the three points."
Guardiola, who confirmed that striker Robert Lewandowski will
be available once more after recovering from an ankle problem,
is also looking forward to a reunion with Dante.
The Brazilian defender joined Wolfsburg from Bayern in August
having lost his starting spot at the Allianz Arena.
"I want my players to be happy," Guardiola added, reflecting on
Dante's desire to leave.
"I would also be satisfied if he had stayed because he helped me
a lot."
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