Munich - Bayern Munich defender Martin Demichelis expressed his delight Friday at a visit from new Argentina head coach Diego Maradona.

The former playing great stopped over in Munich for talks with Demichelis and fellow Bayern Argentine Jose Ernesto Sosa Thursday evening as he continues his preparations for his first match in charge.

"You can't ask for more when Argentina's greatest football idol and the last World Cup winning coach (Carlos Bilardo) come to Munich to visit me and Jose," he said.

Maradona was in England Friday for talks with his country's Premier League stars, including Carlos Tevez of Manchester United and Javier Mascherano of Liverpool.

Maradona, 48, who was named as Argentina's coach last Tuesday, succeeding Alfio Basile, and assistant Bilardo are preparing for a friendly with Scotland on November
19.

He was earlier in Spain on Thursday on a tour of Europe to meet members of his squad. (dpa)