Ottmar Hitzfeld
- Date of Birth: 12 January 1949
- Birthplace: Lörrach, Allied-occupied Germany
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Juventus chase Sagnol
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Hitzfeld wary of Zenit
Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld remains worried about the threat of Zenit St Petersburg. The two sides get ready for a UEFA Cup semi-final on Thursday, and warned the Bundesliga side not to underestimate the threat of Zenit.
Bayern win German Cup
Bayern Munich won the German Cup for the 14th time but needed extra time to see off Borussia Dortmund in Berlin. the game finished 2-1 and the match winner was Luca Toni.
Hitzfeld wants Bundesliga focus
Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld has urged his players to focus on the Bundesliga as they continue to open up a ten point gap at the top. Bayern play Borussia Dortmund on Sunday and called for focus after their battles with Getafe in the UEFA Cup. Hitzfeld has also fired a warning at Dortmund; the side Bayern will also be playing in the final of the German Cup.
Hitzfeld stunned by Getafe
Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld feels that his side only have themselves to blame after spurning several great chances to wrap up victory in Thursday nights Quarter Final match in the UEFA Cup against Getafe. Luca Toni gave Bayern the lead, but Cosmin Contra equalised late on.
Hitzfeld happy with Bayern
Ottmar Hitzfeld was happy with his Bayern Munich side as they romped to a 5-1 victory over Scottish side Aberdeen in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. Bayern now wait for Anderlecht or Bordeaux in the next round.
Hitzfeld for Switzerland
The Swiss FA have confirmed Ottmar Hitzfeld will take over from Kobi Kuhn as national-team coach after Euro 2008.
