Substitute goalkeeper Sven Ulreich criticized referee Benjamin Cortus after Bayern Munich’s win against Mainz 05. At the same time, he was confident that Manuel Neuer would return soon. FCB coach Julian Nagelsmann gave the all-clear for Matthijs de Ligt, who had been replaced. All news and rumors about FCB can be found here.
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FC Bayern, News: Sven Ulreich criticizes referee decision
Manuel Neuer’s representative Sven Ulreich sharply criticized referee Benjamin Cortus’ penalty decision after Bayern Munich’s 6-2 win over FSV Mainz 05.
“Never in life should there be one, because I have the contact (with the ball, editor’s note) had with the glove. But even if I hadn’t had it: I go to the ball quite normally, it’s like a header duel, no intention,” scolded Ulreich. “I can’t understand how the referee can decide on a penalty. The goalkeeper isn’t allowed to do anything anymore, so we have to be careful.”
Shortly before the break, Ulreich tried to clear a Mainz corner in his six-yard box. The FCB goalkeeper hit opponent Jonathan Burkardt with his hand in the face. Referee Cortus decided on a penalty after being advised by VAR and after viewing the scene in the review area. Ulreich then parried against Burkardt, and Mainz used the following corner to temporarily make it 3-1.
The Bayern keeper self-critically took it on himself that Ulreich looked bad for the second Mainz goal. “I didn’t want to play the easy ball, but the more difficult one through the middle, because it’s just fun when you can make cool combinations.” It was “bitter” that the goal was conceded, “but at 5: 1 you just try different things than at 2: 1”.
Bayern boss Oliver Kahn gave Ulreich a good performance despite the mistake before conceding. “Sven is doing great, I think he played really well. I used to always say: 5-1 you can do it, but 1-0 it wouldn’t have happened to me,” said the FCB chairman.
FC Bayern, News: All-clear for Matthijs de Ligt
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann initially gave the all-clear for Matthijs de Ligt, who had been replaced. “As of now, it was just a precautionary measure. He has a tight muscle,” said Nagelsmann at the press conference after the 6-2 win against Mainz.
De Ligt had been treated on his left thigh towards the end of the first half. The Dutchman stayed in the dressing room at the break. If the symptoms get worse, Nagelsmann announced a more detailed investigation for Sunday. “But I don’t assume so,” added the FCB coach.
FC Bayern, News: Confidence in Manuel Neuer’s comeback
With regard to the return of first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, those responsible at FC Bayern Munich spread confidence on the fringes of the game against Mainz. In any case, his current representative Sven Ulreich expects a comeback soon.
“We don’t need to speculate. Manu is on the mend. I’m assuming he’ll play games before the World Cup,” said the 34-year-old after the game.
Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic was also optimistic before kick-off. “I saw Manu today, he was in a good mood. I think he will be at the World Cup, but I can’t say that. He’s professional enough and his mood shows he’s on the right track, that’s why I’m not worried about football in Germany,” said Salihamidzic sky. Neuer has been out since mid-October due to a bruised shoulder joint.
FC Bayern, rumor: did FCB offer 100 million for João Félix?
FC Bayern Munich is said to have been rebuffed in the summer with a mega offer for João Félix at Atlético Madrid. Like the Spanish sports newspaper mark reported, the German record champions wanted to lure the Portuguese to Munich for a fee of 100 million euros.
Bayern had considered the 22-year-old as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who had moved to FC Barcelona. But Atlético vetoed it. The Rojiblancos are hoping for a positive development for their former €127m signing.
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FC Bayern, News: Julian Nagelsmann announces rotation
FCB coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced some changes in view of the meaningless Champions League game against Inter Milan on Tuesday.
“We’re going to change a bit. We’ll have to wait and see what happens in the next two days. We don’t have that much time,” said Nagelsmann after the win against Mainz, where he changed his starting XI compared to the previous CL game in Barcelona left unchanged. “It probably won’t be seven players that we rotate, but maybe three, four.”
Nagelsmann may give some players who have recently played a lot a break. “We’ll have to wait and see what’s going on with Matthijs. Upa’s legs are a bit heavy. Sadio and Choupo played a lot. We have a few who have many minutes of play in their bones,” said Nagelsmann. With last week’s 3-0 win in Barcelona, Bayern secured top spot in their group and progress to the round of 16 was already certain.
