Former FC Bayern star David Alaba spoke in an interview about the mental strength of his friend Joshua Kimmich, his belief in a comeback from Manuel Neuer and the new rivalry with Robert Lewandowski. There is also news about the goalkeeper search. All news and rumors about FCB can be found here.
More Bayern news from the last few days:
FC Bayern, News: David Alaba is “not worried” about Kimmich
Former Munich David Alaba is apparently “not worried” that Joshua Kimmich could fall into a hole. “I know him very well now, I can classify that,” he explained to the picture his assessment, “Jo is totally ambitious, he strives for the greatest.” Although he cannot “look behind the facade”, he is convinced of Kimmich’s mental strength.
The Austrian is also positive with Manuel Neuer. “He has often shown in his career that he always comes back – often even stronger than before! I trust him again,” Alaba assessed the situation. Neuer has been playing at a “top level” for a decade, so he has “changed the goalkeeping game of an entire generation”.
David Alaba also has words of praise for former teammate and current club rival Robert Lewandowski: “Lewy is world class. He showed that directly in the league in Spain.” He treats his friend “of course everything”, but in the league he doesn’t joke: “Of course I want to be in front of him in the table!”
FC Bayern, News: Confusion in the Qatar training camp
FC Bayern Munich is currently staying for a winter training camp at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. But things aren’t going the way they should. At first there was water on the streets when the FCB pros started their journey to the Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel in the bus, the reported picture.
Then the training ground was partly under water. Lucky for Bayern: The actual training ground was not affected. Then there was the next incident: The fans and reporters present were sent away because of a “dangerous situation”, according to the paper. A cable box started smoking. Apparently, the area had been cleared because of the risk of explosion. However, Bayern had just finished their training anyway, which is why there was no direct influence here either.
FC Bayern, rumours: Yann Sommer is banned from changing
Roland Virkus, sports director of Borussia Mönchengladbach, has banned foal goalkeeper Yann Sommer from changing: “We will not be giving up Yann Sommer. We have told Bayern that too,” Virkus said Rheinische Post clear.
Hasan Salihamidzic had confirmed his interest in Sommer before leaving for the training camp. Now he must look elsewhere. Or not? Virkus apparently left a back door: In order for the sports director to change his mind, an “immoral” offer is required, he explained himself. Loud sports1 this sum should be eight million euros – that’s how much the desired successor would obviously cost. You can find all the details here.
FC Bayern, rumours: adviser offers FCB goalkeeper
FC Bayern Munich received a surprising tip from Poland when they were looking for a goalkeeper. The advisor to the Bosnian goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic, who is under contract with the Polish leaders Rakow Czestochowa, suggested that the record champions take a closer look at his client. You can find the detailed report here.
