In his final Bundesliga game of a glittering career, Kahn would
dearly love the chance to score his first ever goal, but it seems
likely that a penalty will be his only chance against Hertha
Berlin.
The question remains: Will Oli Kahn be permitted by trainer
Ottmar Hitzfeld to take a penalty in front of a sold-out Allianz
Arena?
“The pressure is so high. I’m not sure I’d be able to kick
the ball” Kahn told Bild. “But my team mates and the fans
would push me forward, so have to take it.
“I’ve already decided which corner I would shoot in” he
revealed.
The Bayern keeper has taken a penalty before for Bayern back in
2002 against Cottbus with the score at 6-0 to the Bavarians.
Tomislav Piplica however guessed right, and Kahn has not been given
another opportunity since then.
Trainer Hitzfeld on the other hand is not sure that he will be
able to grant the keeper his wish.
“If it’s still a draw and we get a penalty, I’m not sure I’d
have the courage to let him take the penalty.”
Despite it being his final game Kahn doesn’t want to be
substituted before the end to get a standing ovation.
“I’d rather not be substituted; I’d rather play right through.
I have problems with farewells. I don’t like them” he
admitted.
