Klaassen rejects Kroos comparisons

Davy Klaassen says it is "impossible" to compare him to world-class midfielders such as Xavi and Toni Kroos.

Before his passing, Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff likened compatriot Klaassen to Xavi and Kroos for his "perfect anticipation" on the pitch.

Netherlands international Klaassen joined Werder Bremen for the 2018-19 season after making just seven Premier League appearances for Everton.

And the 25-year-old does not feel he deserves to be compared to Barcelona icon Xavi and Real Madrid star Kroos.

"No, I think it's impossible to compare players at all," Klaassen told Omnisport. "But I think it's even more impossible to compare anyone to Xavi and Kroos.

"I think it's impossible because they are some of the best midfielders in the world. So, yeah it's nice that he said it. But yes, I think it's impossible."

Bremen travel to Freiburg on Sunday before hosting Bayern Munich, who surprisingly sit in fifth place in the table. Klaassen believes his side can upset the reigning champions at the start of December, so long as they do not show them too much respect.

"I think we have to play our game and not adapt too much to Bayern because I think if we play our game we have a chance," he said.

"But I think Bayern is a great team and we have to have a good day to beat them. But it's not impossible."