“There are regulations from the DFL, and these regulations, which we accept, which we accept for today. I just believe that the regulations were made at a time when there was no Corona yet “, Kahn complained “Dazn”, and this statement is worth examining.
First of all, Bayern is not only “mia”, but also part of the league because the DFL is the amalgamation of the 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and 2nd league.
Changes and adjustments due to Corona
During the pandemic, the umbrella association met many times for ordinary and extraordinary general assemblies in the past few months. At one of these meetings, for example, it was decided that there had to be 15 instead of just 13 eligible professionals / amateurs / contract players.
the In the current version, the rules of the game have been in effect since mid-July 2021 has already been changed to the effect that the number of possible substitutions has increased from three to five.
This was an adjustment for the extraordinary circumstances in the pandemic, just like a change in the licensing order, just like the addition of the medical-hygienic concept, just like the addition of the word “Quarantine” in the regulations.
Missed chance for amendments
In its communications, the DFL refrains from reporting on the presence and voting behavior of the individual clubs. However, nothing is known that FC Bayern opposed the current game rules or suggested changes.
The general meeting on December 14, 2021 would have had the opportunity to submit applications. About the sensible sounding that “typically sporty injured players” with a certificate from a neutral doctor are deemed not to be eligible to play.
The fifth corona wave, driven by the omicron variant, had long been predicted by renowned scientists at the time of the meeting.