2024-09-14 01:21:33
FC Bayern will face Holstein Kiel away this weekend. But another topic is currently wafting through the media: criticism of Musiala. The club has reacted.
The international break is over. For FC Bayern, everyday life in the Bundesliga begins again this weekend. Before the away game in Kiel, coach Vincent Kompany and sports director Christoph Freund answered questions from journalists. But it was not just about the match in Schleswig-Holstein.
Most recently, Sky expert Didi Hamann criticized attacking star Jamal Musiala, calling him a “solo entertainer.” Bayern did not let that go. Christoph Freund was clear, calling the criticism of Hamann “absurd” – and drew a comparison with other countries. There, such players would be highly praised, said Freund.
You can read below what the sporting director also said about a possible contract extension with Musiala, what Kompany thinks about the upcoming opponent Kiel and what Bayern’s plan is with the loan player Paul Wanner, who is currently in the spotlight.
10:21 am: This concludes the press conference.
10:20 am: Freund also said of Wanner: “We are following him very, very closely.” The club is in contact with the loan player, who is currently playing for Heidenheim. The club is the perfect club for him, says Freund. “We are very happy that things have started so well with Paul.” There are still big plans for him, stresses Bayern’s sporting director.
10:19 am: DFB talent Paul Wanner is being discussed. Should he play for Germany or for Austria? “That is of course his decision. As an Austrian, I would of course have nothing against him playing for Austria,” said Freund with a wink.
10:17 am: Kompany says of Kiel: “Flexible on the ball, very flexible.” Kiel is an aggressive team with strong tackles. “They are here because they have done a good job.”
10:15 am: Kompany makes the journalists laugh. Has he watched any international matches in the past few days? Kompany says he has watched football, but after moving to Munich he still has internet problems at home.
10:13 am: Kompany on Pavlović: “He is making progress every day and has great potential.”
10:11 am: In the 2021 cup, Bayern lost in Kiel and were surprisingly knocked out. “I don’t think that will be so big in people’s minds anymore,” said Freund.
10:10 am: t-online reporter Julian Buhl asks Kompany: What are your plans for the upcoming English weeks? Will there be rotation? Is Palinha a candidate for the first eleven? “Every player is a candidate for the starting eleven,” says Kompany. “Now it’s just about the game against Kiel.” That’s the only thing that’s important now.
10:08 am: Freund on Musiala’s contract extension: “Of course we want to extend the contract, we want Jamal to play for Bayern Munich for a long time.” Freund continued: “Of course there are discussions.” But there is no time pressure.
10:06 am: Kompany added: “I have seen one or two top players.” Musiala should just keep going. He could become one of the three or four best players in the world.
10:05 am: Now it’s about the criticism of Didi Hamann. “We at FC Bayern Munich are extremely happy to have such a player with us,” said Christoph Freund. He is a player that people go to the stadium to see, an absolute team player and could become one of the best players in the world. “Germany can also be very, very happy to have such a player,” said Freund. Regarding Hamann’s statements: “I find it a bit absurd why he is being criticized, if someone has such an opinion. Far-fetched too.” Freund continued: “In other countries, such players are highly praised.” People are grateful for such a player.