“Continuity is the key word [but] it’s difficult when there are injuries to important players and changes to the squad during the season.

“I think everyone in Germany wants the title race to be a bit more exciting.”

He added: ”It’s difficult when there are injuries to important players and changes to the squad during the season. Some clubs can’t compensate for that in the same way that Bayern can, for example. They are so strong in every position.

However, the Black and Yellows will face a tough game tonight, with the league’s top scorer Lewandowski on good form.