Neuer: The wonderful first-half in Cologne clash reminds me of Guardiola

The blitz start in Cologne clash with 3 goals after 12 minutes reminds Neuer of the time of Tiki-Taka football with ex-Bayern coach Guardiola.

Neuer said, "You can already draw a comparison in the first half. In the beginning, it was very good - like under Pep."

Neuer revolutionized the opening of the game under pep. The keeper was like the eleventh field player. So good that today's Man City coach Guardiola even thought about using the goalkeeper in midfield.

The world-class goalkeeper even praises Flick after the victory on Sunday: "Under Pep we often didn't take advantage of the opportunities. I think Pep still remembers that he sometimes sat on the bench in frustration ..."