"Bayern" coach J.Guardiola: M.Mandžukić - the best striker in the world © EuroFootball.com

The head coach of Bayern Munich, Josep Guardiola, praised forward Mario Mandžukić after the victorious match against Hertha Berlin.

In the German Bundesliga championship yesterday, the Bavarians faced the team from the capital and won with a score of 3-2. The two goals were scored by the Croatian player who appeared as a substitute.

"Mario has exceptional abilities. He controls the ball perfectly in the opponents' penalty area. I can say that he is the best forward in the world," Guardiola stated.

This season, M. Mandžukić continues to demonstrate excellent athletic form. In the 15 games played, the footballer scored 8 goals.

After 10 matches played in Germany, the Bavarian team is in first place. The UEFA Champions League winners have 26 points, while Borussia Dortmund has 25.