Simon Rolfes avoids a question about coach Gerardo Seoane after Bayern Munich’s bankruptcy

Sports director Simon Rolfes avoided the coaching question at Bayer Leverkusen after the 0: 4 (0: 3) at Bayern Munich. “We need success in the short term, a different appearance in the short term. That’s the crucial thing we should be dealing with – and not with other things,” said Rolfes when asked whether Gerardo Seoane was still firmly in the saddle.

Like the coach, the sports director was hard on the team. “We had no chance from the first minute and lacked everything you need to show in a Bundesliga game: tackling, willingness to run, footballing components, courage,” said Rolfes, adding: “The way we played is unacceptable. “

The former national player emphasized: “You have to work through that. There is no question that you don’t just go about the business of the day.” In view of the sporting misery with just one win from eight league games, “everyone is required, everyone is responsible for showing a different appearance in the Champions League on Tuesday”. Then Bayer plays at FC Porto.

Seoane, who has been in office since the summer of 2021 and has a contract until 2024, said: “The situation must be taken very seriously.” In Munich he missed the commitment. “It’s a question of will,” he said soberly: “We have to ask ourselves whether we’re ready to go the last mile.”