Even more than two days after the violent 2: 4 (1: 4) beating at VfL Bochum, there is still bewilderment around FC Bayern about the collective blackout in the Ruhr area. Now Munich’s Honorary President Uli Hoeneß has also commented on the game.
Four goals conceded in 30 minutes. Against a climber. No, last weekend’s performance really didn’t fit with FC Bayern’s self-image. Once again this season, coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team lacked the necessary body tension in a duel with a supposedly small opponent – the penalty followed immediately.
Voices are piling up that believe they can see a dangerous pattern in the record champions. The club’s former success manager, Uli Hoeneß, joined them on Monday evening.
In a talk show on the Austrian broadcaster “Servus TV”, the 70-year-old revealed where he currently sees the greatest difficulties in his heart club.
“I think the problem is that when our players open the newspaper they always read that they are unbeatable,” said Hoeneß, adding: “I’ve heard that the atmosphere in the team is very good – maybe too good , there is too little friction.”
FC Bayern: Hoeneß sees “only 75 or 50 percent” against small opponents
To underline his thesis, Hoeneß listed the sometimes embarrassing slips of FC Bayern since the beginning of the season. “We lost 5-0 in Augsburg, Bochum and Gladbach. Maybe only 75 or 50 percent are played there,” criticized the 1974 world champion.
The difference in performance between alleged compulsory tasks and top games is particularly striking. “When it came down to it and against strong opponents, they pulled themselves together incredibly,” emphasized Hoeneß.
In fact, Robert Lewandowski and Co. were always in top form both in the Champions League and in Bundesliga games against top-class teams such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen or RB Leipzig.
At least a small glimmer of hope before the first premier class round of 16 against RB Salzburg (Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.)…