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'He is the future of Bayern' - Lucescu backs Douglas Costa to match Robben & Ribery

The Zenit coach has backed his former pupil to become a key figure at Allianz Arena, backing him to emulate his counterparts in status in Bavaria

Mircea Lucescu believes Douglas Costa has the potential to reach the levels of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery and is the future of Bayern Munich.

Costa joined Bayern from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015 and quickly became an important first-team player at the Allianz Arena.

The Brazilian has struggled to build on that form this campaign and has been linked with an exit, though he proved inspirational in the 10-2 Champions League last-16 aggregate romp over Arsenal.