Despite being at the table, Bayern put in the red

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Thanks to the 2-0 home win over Hertha BSC and Dortmund’s slip in Bochum, Bayern Munich is back at the top of the Bundesliga. But it’s not quiet on Säbener Strasse.

Before the match against the bottom of the table from Berlin, sports director Hasan Salihamidzic (46) answered questions from DAZN reporter Laura Wontorra (34) irritated. When asked if Bayern’s management were not self-critical enough, the ex-professional replied: “Of course we are self-critical. Do you assume that we cannot take criticism?” Wontorra replies, “I didn’t say that, but you once said in an interview that when in doubt, hold your head. The question: is it time for it now?”

Salihamidzic evades. The elimination in the Champions League and the DFB Cup was disappointing, but now you want to become champion. Criticism is accepted when appropriate. Then you also have ‘a cool head to make decisions’. When the reporter asked him again about the end of the royal class, Salihamidzic replied visibly irritated: “Was that a question? Of course we are not satisfied with that, but we now have to see that we can still achieve what is possible.”

No obligation to Kahn

After successfully reclaiming the top of the table, Bavarian President Herbert Hainer (68) also took to the microphones. He was asked about the future of CEO Oliver Kahn (53). There was no clear commitment. “We are all concentrating on the sport now. The most important thing is that we win the eleventh German championship in a row. Otherwise, we analyze and discuss the overall situation – internally and calmly, also very carefully, as you are used to from FC Bayern”, says Hainer to “Bild.” Hainer leaves open whether personnel decisions have already been made regarding the new season.

Oliver Kahn has been openly criticized since the change of coach from Nagelsmann to Tuchel and the poor results of recent months. But for the goalkeeping legend it is certain that he will continue to work on Säbener Strasse next season. “I have gained quite a bit of experience at FC Bayern. There is always a lot of talking and discussion here. This is nothing new. But of course I will still be there next season!” Kahn’s focus is currently on winning the German championship.

And you will get that if it is up to Thomas Müller (33). After the win over Hertha, the veteran passes the waiting journalists in the mixed zone and shouts: “Here we are again! We’ll get this thing. You can write that.” He clenches his fist and grimaces – an unparalleled declaration of war. Bayern is now one point ahead of Dortmund and has the championship back in their own hands with four games to go. (bjl)

Source : Blick