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bundesliga.de spoke with living legend Uwe Seeler about HSV, Rafael van der Vaart and Bayern München.

"It's definitely not set in stone that Bayern will win the championship", says Seeler in an interview and reveals who can still be dangerous for Bayern.

bundesliga.de: Mr. Seeler, did you congratulate Rafael van der Vaart on his matching your legendary record of seven goals in seven matches?

Uwe Seeler: No, not yet in person. I haven't had the time. I congratulated him through the press, but I have to say I first learned about my own record from the press. I never counted stuff like that myself. The only thing that mattered to me was what place HSV was in at the end of the season. But of course I'm very happy for Rafael, because every goal he makes for HSV is important.

bundesliga.de: How do you assess the HSV's current season and what do you think can happen in the matches coming up?

Seeler: HSV have played very well thus far this season. It's really a lot of fun to watch this squad. I think if they stay consistent, HSV can really make a run this season.

bundesliga.de: Bayern have dominated thus far. Is the championship already a done deal?

Seeler: It's definitely not set in stone that Bayern will win the championship. But of course they are the favourites. I see Werder Bremen as a contender, as well as HSV of course. But Schalke and Leverkusen could also prove difficult for Bayern.

bundesliga.de: If this the best Bayern squad of all time?

Seeler: I wouldn't claim that. I'm very careful about making comparisons. But they're definitely playing excellent football.

bundesliga.de: What do you think of the surprising second-place Karlsruhe SC?

Seeler: It's exactly those kinds of surprises that make the Bundesliga so interesting. Karlsruhe are playing good football. They're willing to run and they play well together as a unit. That's exactly what you need to reach the top. But being a promotion club Karlsruhe will have difficulty staying where they are.

bundesliga.de: Which HSV player has what it takes to become a legend like yourself?

Seeler: That's hard to say right now. Also, players don't stay long enough with any one club. To say something now about van der Vaart wouldn't be smart, because you don't know if he'll play for HSV next season. It's not jsut something to do with van der Vaart. You can't compare football today with how it was when I played. I played with HSV from my adolescence till the end of my career. I think two criteria must be fulfilled for some one to become a legend: loyalty to the club and class. Nowadays, both are very seldom found together.