The expulsion of Max Eberl from RB Leipzig is and remains the dominant topic in the Bundesliga these days. FC Bayern is also said to have played a small role in the recent events in a roundabout way. But the internal disputes were apparently much more important. There are said to have been several of them.
The fact that Max Eberl never really distanced himself from the constant rumors of a move to FC Bayern during his time at RB Leipzig is said to have been one of the reasons why the Saxons parted ways with the 50-year-old prematurely. A “Bild” report now suggests that the flirtation with the record champions was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
The tabloid writes about further friction that has occurred between Eberl and various RB employees in the last few months. Among other things, the 50-year-old is said to have clashed with Mario Gomez. There were differences of opinion with the technical director of Red Bull Soccer. However, what exactly is meant by this remains unclear.
RB bosses are annoyed about Eberl going it alone
Eberl’s first interviews as Leipzig manager are said to have caused astonishment in the RB executive suite. Eberl often revealed details from his private life there, including talking about his hard time after the Gladbach exit. However, it is said that this did not fit with the Red Bull philosophy.
The club also accused Eberl of some solo moves. The original plan was for him to communicate transfers openly with his superiors and explain them to them. The 50-year-old saw things differently. He wanted to go his own way, writes “Bild”.
RB trouble with Eberl over transfers
There are also said to have been some inconsistencies when it came to squad planning. Apparently Eberl only found out after he signed that he had to generate over 100 million euros in transfer income. However, that didn’t fit with his goal of building a world-class squad.
On the other hand, according to the report, the RB bosses criticized him for not being able to convince important players like Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool FC) to stay. At the same time, in her eyes, Eberl spent more money on some new additions than was actually planned. The accusation: The 50-year-old often started the negotiations too late. This was interpreted internally as “laziness”, writes “Bild”.
Eberl’s handling of the players and advisors was also criticized internally. He rarely sought personal exchange. It is said that this has fueled “incomprehension and dissatisfaction”. Last but not least, Eberl was also blamed for the signing of Rouven Schröder. This is said to have cost a lot more money than originally planned. This wasn’t a problem for Eberl, but it was for the RB supervisory board.