On Sunday (6:00 p.m.) sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is a guest on the talk show “Sky90”. sport.de reports at this point in the LIVE blog about the statements of the ex-professional.
+++ Would a challenge for the coaches help with VAR? +++
“You can try that, of course it’s difficult. But it’s more important that the referees have a line and also judge the dynamics of the scenes. If we have the VAR now, we have to develop it further,” says Brazzo.
dr However, Drees clarifies that the DFL has no authority to introduce such a challenge system independently. A complete exit from the VAR would be possible, but German football would be isolated internationally.
+++ Does VAR affect the authority of the referee on the pitch? +++
“It’s a problem when things like this happen. The referees have to have authority and a clear line, then the players will respect them. But it’s difficult to get caught up in just one scene now. The referees also did a lot right In Europe we have a statistic: The Germans are the best with under 90 seconds [Zeit, die eine Entscheidung dauert]”, says Salihamidzic.
+++ How does Brazzo feel about the video evidence? +++
“It’s important that the referee has the personality, that he retains sovereignty on the pitch. That evens out over the course of a season. Of course, there shouldn’t be the blatant wrong decisions like now in Frankfurt. In principle, video evidence is fairer to football You can develop that in the right direction. But basically the video evidence takes away a lot of emotions from football.”
+++ When will FC Bayern extend with Choupo-Moting? +++
“We are happy that he is with us. He has shown great performances in the last few months. We will have talks when the time comes. I don’t feel any pressure now. We are in good contact. Choupo feels very comfortable in Munich. At some point an agreement has to be found,” says Salihamidzic.
+++ Here we go +++
The football talk “Sky90” with Hasan Salihamidzic begins in these minutes. All information about FC Bayern will be available soon. Another top topic will be the video proof and its implementation. VAR boss Dr. Jochen Drees in the studio.
+++ Can Bayern still take the lead in the table? +++
Shortly before the start of the broadcast there is already a small advance teaser. Hasan Salihamidzic is relaxed after the defeat of Union Berlin. He has every reason to do so, after all, Munich are now officially at the top of the table. Will FC Bayern stay top of the table until the end of the season? “You have to see that. I think we’ve caught on well in the last few weeks. We want to complete the last two challenges well. Then we’ll see what’s next,” says Brazzo.
He also gives an update on Alphonso Davies’ injury: “He has a torn muscle fiber, he will make it to the World Cup.”
+++ Is Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting leaving Bayern? +++
One possible topic that Salihamidzic could comment on is the rumors surrounding Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Cameroonian has recently impressed with strong performances.
FC Bayern wants to extend the expiring contract with the attacker. But other clubs are said to have already put out feelers to Choupo-Moting. Is FC Bayern threatened with a departure in the summer?
+++ Hasan Salihamidzic’s work at Bayern +++
In 2017 Hasan Salihamidzic took up the post of sporting director at Bayern Munich. In 2020 he was promoted to Director of Sport.
Criticized at the beginning of his work for his cautious transfer policy, Salihamidzic is the man of the hour at FC Bayern. In particular, the past transfer summer caused a stir.
With Mathijs de Ligt and Sadio Mané, the 45-year-old signed two absolute top stars. On the tax side, the people of Munich earned a record sum under his direction.
As a result of his good work, Salihamidzic was able to look forward to a long-term contract extension in Munich until 2026 in August.
+++ Who is a guest on “Sky90” next to Hasan Salihamidzic? +++
In addition to the sports director of FC Bayern, Dr. Jochen Drees, Lothar Matthäus and Steffen Freund are other prominent names who will be guests of presenter Patrick Wasserzieh in the talk round.
- Steffen Freund: European champion and Champions League winner, ex-professional from Borussia Dortmund, Schalke 04 and Tottenham Hotspur, RTL expert
- dr Jochen Drees: Head of the video assistant project at the DFB
- Lothar Matthäus: Sky expert, two-time world footballer, former FC Bayern professional and world champion in 1990
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