FC Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic reacted with disappointment to the explosive interviews with the long-term injured star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and announced a thorough review.
FC Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has the criticism of Oliver Kahn followed the statements made by national soccer goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in two interviews and announced that the subject would be clarified with the captain of FC Bayern Munich. He expected something different from him as captain, Salihamidzic said in an interview with “Bild am Sonntag”.
In addition to the choice of words, Salihamidzic was particularly struck by the timing – just before the important Bundesliga games for Bayern, who were weakened by substitutes, at VfL Wolfsburg, then against Bochum and the all-encompassing cracker at Paris St. Germain in the Champions League.
“If there are any consequences, we will first talk to Manuel about it himself. The disappointment that he describes because of Tapas (goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic) being released also prevails with us because Manuel is putting his personal interests above the interests of the club here But we will discuss it internally with him sensibly,” said the sports director.
“Have to clarify an important topic with Manuel”
In an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” and “The Athletic”, Neuer verbally attacked the record champions’ club leadership for the separation from goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic. At the request of the German Press Agency, Bayern boss Oliver Kahn announced “clear talks” with Neuer.
Salihamidzic found that Kahn classified the interview correctly in the parts relevant to FC Bayern. “What does that mean? That we have a very important issue to clarify with Manuel,” he said.
Will this conversation be about Neuer’s future at Bayern? The captain still has a contract until 2024. But after the club-critical interview, many observers believe that Neuer’s time at Bayern could be over.
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Source: Blickpunkt Sport 05.02.2023 – 9:45 p.m
