Cologne coach Stale Solbakken has expressed his opinion that Lukas Podolski has one foot to the left of Barcelona Lionel Messi, argue that the German Internationals firepower is unmatched.
"Messi is perhaps more finesse in his left foot, but Poldi firepower is unmatched in the world," Solbakken was quoted as saying by Bild.
Podolski netting twice in last weekend to help his team to a 2-0 win at home to Hanover Bundesliga and Solbakken has nothing but praise for the striker after his impressive display.
"His biggest weapon is his left foot and Poldi speed should have the freedom to be normal -..! All great artists are like that Lukas is our best player, he may decide in each game, but it is also important that all .. 11 players working hard, "Solbakken said.
"It 'a good thing he's playing here, because it was able to join in the attack on any top club in Europe. [Sports Director] Volker Finke and [CEO] Claus Horstmann want to go into negotiations contract with him this winter."
The 26-year contract with Cologne works in progress until the summer of the 2013th
