Pep Guardiola Okays His Critics

Lothar Matthaus said Jose Mourinho is a better coach than Pep Guardiola, but the Bayern Munich coach had no problem with that verdict.

Pep Guardiola is unperturbed by criticism from Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus and also has no problem with recent comments made by Stefan Effenberg.

Former Germany captain Matthaus stated that Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world as he is more "transparent and direct" than Bayern boss Guardiola.

Mourinho Better Than Pep Guardiola - Lothar Matthaus

Lothar Matthaus has hailed Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world, insisting he is better than Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola.

The Portuguese manager has won league titles with Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid, while Guardiola oversaw the most successful spell in Barcelona's history and has won two Bundesliga titles with Bayern so far, while both coaches have lifted the Champions League twice.

The pair have been seen as the two leading coaches in football at the moment, though Matthaus believes the Chelsea boss is more advanced.

LOTHAR MATTHAUS: Toni Kroos Can Be A Big Hit At Real Madrid

Lothar Matthaus believes "genius" Toni Kroos will be a big hit at Real Madrid amid reports the midfielder will join the European champions.

Kroos' future has been the subject of speculation for months, with Manchester United having been frequently linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder.

Spanish giants Real are reported to have stolen a march on the Premier League club, though, and Kroos is said to be set to move to the Santiago Bernabeu when Germany's FIFA World Cup campaign finishes.