Plain text from Oliver Kahn: The CEO of FC Bayern Munich has spoken a word of power in view of the recent sharper criticism of coach Julian Nagelsmann.
“There is absolutely no doubt about his work,” said the 53-year-old before the record champions’ Champions League game at Viktoria Pilsen on “DAZN”.
The discussion about the alleged lack of experience was “ludicrous”, clarified Kahn: “We are fully convinced of him and are going through this bumpy phase.”
Among other things, Kahn’s predecessor Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had recently called Nagelsmann a “talent trainer”. “In the end, it doesn’t strengthen my position,” said the coach, after all, these statements were also discussed in the team.
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“It’s not about age, it’s about quality,” emphasized Kahn: “Julian has an incredible quality as a coach, there are many, many older coaches, when they get there, they have achieved a lot.” In view of the “special” task at FC Bayern, every coach must first find his way, “regardless of whether you are 35 or 65”.
“Nobody has a problem with substantive debates about tactics or personnel,” added Kahn: “But going to the personal level and starting with the outfit” or “everything that was great and fresh at the beginning was suddenly only negative ” to see, “that’s not necessary”.
Kahn appealed: “Let’s stay objective, we’re totally open to criticism.”