The aftermath of the explosive annual general meeting could also be felt around Bayern Munich’s game against Arminia Bielefeld – in every respect. Because while the bosses ducked without exception and were not prepared to make a statement, the coach and two Bayern players were allowed or had to Sky-Microphone to answer questions.
While Julian Nagelsmann already gave his view of things before the game – after the press conference on Friday for the second time within a few hours – Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer also presented themselves after the 1-0 victory over Bielefeld.
Bayern-JHV? “The external image was definitely not good”
Like his trainer, Müller also insisted on the point of view that a meeting with a large number of participants is not necessarily the best setting for a matter-of-fact, sober debate. “People talk a little past each other,” said Müller. “The first three hours of an annual general meeting consist of boring reports in quotation marks. I don’t know if this is the place for big discussions, because you can of course also see that the exchange takes place from 12:30 am.”
However, Müller also had to admit that the sometimes tumultuous clashes were of little help to the already tense situation in the club. “The external image was definitely not good. You don’t have to be an expert to be able to judge it. But that’s not my construction site. I’m someone who likes to look into the future and asks the question: What can I influence “As a player, I can influence that we play a very good game in Dortmund next Saturday.”
Of course, the situation is not optimal at the moment, but FC Bayern is also a big club that has already mastered completely different conflicts and problems. “I am still positive that this club, which has already solved a lot of problems and always acted in the interests of its fans and members, can do it. We have the right people for it. We are not a club that has its fans and members We are the largest sports club in the world. “
Neuer explains his exchange with the Bayern management
Captain Neuer classified the situation in a similar way, but also had to admit that there is a bit of a crunch here and there at Bayern. “Lately the mood has not always been flawless. Some viewers were dissatisfied and there were reports in the media,” said Neuer, referring to the expressions of displeasure from some fans in the last home game.
That is why it is “very important that the association enters into a dialogue with regard to content. It is important to exchange ideas, bring every point of view to the table and discuss everything in peace,” said Neuer. He rejected the assumption that he had already expressed himself internally critical of his club’s commitment to Qatar, but back. “There was an exchange about the state of affairs. As spokesman and captain of the team, I have to be informed about the background,” said Neuer, explaining his discussions with those responsible.
the image-Zeitung reported on a conversation between Neuer and the club’s management, as a result of which Neuer questioned the partnership with Qatar Airways. It was also alleged that some other players would welcome an end to the collaboration.
