Updated January 5, 2021, 7:07 am
- The exhausting way of playing FC Bayern apparently causes Hasan Salihamidzic stomach pain.
- The sports director of the German record champions is particularly concerned about the health of striker Robert Lewandowksi: “He has to stay healthy, that’s the most important thing!”
- Lothar Matthäus also sees certain problems in the FCB squad if top performers are absent for a longer period of time.
Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic worries about the grueling way of playing Bayern Munich one World footballer Robert Lewandowski. If the record champions would finally decide their games earlier, “he can go out,” said Salihamidzic on Sky: “I don’t need him on the pitch in the 90th minute. He has to stay healthy, that’s the most important thing!”
At the 5: 2 (0: 2) at the start of the year against FSV Mainz 05 Bayern had to run behind for the eighth time in a row. “Lewa” secured the victory with two late goals (76th, penalty and 82nd). To the eight chases to catch up (five wins, three draws) the 32-year-old contributed nine goals.
After 14 match days, the Pole already has Hit an incredible 19 times. “I’m convinced that Robert Lewandowski with this team the record of Gerd Müller breaks, “said the record international Lothar Matthäus. The legendary Bayern “bomber” had scored 40 goals this season, unmatched since then.
“I really don’t care about the record,” said Salihamidzic (44), “of course I would allow him to do it, I trust the Lewa to do everything. But that’s not what I absolutely need. I need the Lewa on the pitch.” In the Full possession of his powers.
Matthäus: Squad drops from 15th place
That Salihamidzic thinks that way is likely Matthew do not surprise. Because he also sees certain problems that Bayern will face if top players like Lewandowski fail. If no one is injured, the FCB is the favorite for the championship title. “But it becomes problematic when in spring High performers fail longer should. Then there is not enough adequate replacement, “said Matthäus on Monday in his column on Sky TV.
Basically it is so that the 14 top playerswho have favourited Trainers Hansi Flick available who won the triple. “What comes after, however, is qualitatively not as strong in terms of breadth as the bank of Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig“, added the 59-year-old. That should not necessarily be understood negatively.” I only notice that they have an absolute world-class squad this season too, which however drops significantly from number 15. “(afp / dpa / ska)
The four-time Four Hills Tournament winner Jens Weißflog has criticized the way some sports deal with Corona rules of conduct: “When I look at team sports such as volleyball, football or handball, where almost every goal or point is cheered in close proximity: I have little understanding for this.”
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