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Munich (AP) - Miroslav Klose is looking forward to his return to Rome as assistant coach of FC Bayern Munich.

The 42-year-old is particularly excited about the comparison of the top strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ciro Immobile in the Champions League game between defending champions Bayern and hosts Lazio on Tuesday evening (9 p.m. / Sky) in the Stadio Olimpico.

For him, the better attacker is the world footballer.

“I see Lewandowski in training every day, I can judge him more comprehensively.

I think he's better, he's complete and the measure of all center strikers, "said the former world-class attacker Klose in the" kicker "interview (Monday).

But Klose also appreciates the real estate, which has been 31 years old since Saturday.

The Italian had failed in the 2014/15 season because of the successful successor to Lewandowski, who had moved to Munich at Borussia Dortmund.

«Immobile deserves his goals because he works out these scenes.

He travels a lot to be playable.

Immobile needs few chances for its goals, which speaks for its quality.

He has a very clear package, has both feet and a strong header, ”said Klose, who as a professional stormed for Lazio for five years after his time in Munich (2007-2011) until the end of his career in 2016.

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Klose has been assistant to head coach Hansi Flick at the German record champions since this season.

Lazio was his preferred opponent.

"I wanted to come back to this city," he said on the business trip to Rome.

Bayern are Klose's favorite in the round of 16, “but not clear when I look at the personnel situation”.

Thomas Müller, Benjamin Pavard (both corona quarantine) and Serge Gnabry (torn muscle fiber) will also be missing in Italy's capital.

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