Alphonso Davies has to listen to biting criticism after FC Bayern’s 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen – from ex-national player Mario Basler.
The stumbling block for the 54-year-old: Davies’ duel against Jonas Hofmann before the last-minute penalty for the Werkself, which Exequiel Palacios converted to the final score.
“It was just stupid for Davies to go there. He doesn’t have to do anything. He just has to stand behind Hofmann. And then nothing happens,” Basler rumbled in the “Basler ballert” podcast. “A stupid foul in the penalty area like the one he did is no longer possible.”
Davies is “no longer a young player”, is already “very experienced”, but has recently “made one or two mistakes,” said Basler. “It was a stupid foul. Now we can discuss whether it was a penalty or wasn’t one. But you can give it because it really hits him down there.”
FC Bayern must “play better and become more consistent”
The 1996 European champions saw a balanced game overall in the top game at the Allianz Arena, although with “many more chances” on FC Bayern’s side. From the Bundesliga’s perspective, the draw was a “good result because it would keep things a little more exciting up there,” said Basler.
The well-known TV expert believes there is still room for improvement for the German record champions. “Bayern will have to play better and become more consistent. Whatever is going on at the back, they are still scoring too many goals at the moment. Bayern are not in a position to keep a clean sheet at the moment,” criticized Basler.
With a view to the Leverkusen game, he said: “You take an early 1-0 lead. And then Bayern don’t manage to make it 2-0. If they can get it together again, they will too Play for the second goal and add the second goal, then everything in the game will be much calmer.”