"The Title Is Ours Already": Granit Xhaka Responds to Controversial Bayern Statement

Granit Xhaka has addressed a statement made by Bayern Munich board member Uli Hoeneß, who boldly claimed that he could promise fans the Bundesliga title. The remark, made after Matchday 10, sparked widespread debate.

Quote. "Nine points are good, but nobody has ever won a championship after 11 rounds. Of course, we respect Mr. Hoeneß's opinion. But ultimately, we must focus on ourselves.

We have seven finals to play before the winter break, and we’ll do everything possible to earn maximum points because we’ll need them," said the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.

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Context. Following their success last season, Bayer Leverkusen has been less dominant this year. After 11 matches, the defending Bundesliga champions sit fourth in the table with 20 points.