Michael Henke interview on anniversary of 2001 UCL win
Michael Henke reflects on the meticulous preparations of Ottmar Hitzfeld for the 2001 Champions League final. In an interview, Henke discusses the detailed notes Hitzfeld made, which included strategies and player assessments. The conversation highlights the disciplined approach that led to Bayern Munich's victory in Milan.
- ▪Ottmar Hitzfeld's notepads from the 2001 Champions League final are archived in the FC Bayern Museum.
- ▪Michael Henke describes Hitzfeld's pragmatic and disciplined nature in preparing for matches.
- ▪Hitzfeld's notes included the starting line-up, opponent analysis, and strategies for set pieces.
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