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Uli Hoeneß was very brief this time. Unlike his seven-minute speech on Saturday, he only said four words: "I am very satisfied". Then the blessed president of FC Bayern disappeared in the night and referred to the sports director after him, because on Tuesday, Hasan Salihamidzic was allowed to say something again. But more on that later.
The 5-1 win over Lisbon was a sovereign victory, Bayern's best performance for several weeks. An evening of old players, to indulge in nostalgia, two magnificent goals of Arjen Robben, one of Franck Ribery, two heads of Robert Lewandowski. Three scorers, 99 years old.
You have recognized some ideas, the return of the joy of playing and, at least in the beginning, a well thought out strategy. Combat spirit, body language, presence, it did not seem quite, but already a little thing after old Bayern. After weeks of humiliating setbacks, embarrbadments and rows of fun rounds, one could at least feel a sense of self-confidence.
Mia san mia light.
But the players were thrilled and relieved after the final whistle; as much as they summoned the unit of the team and they were obviously behind their coach. And of course, is the strong appearance that Niko Kovac has saved from immediate expulsion. It is also clear that Kovac is still on the bench only on parole. A defeat on Saturday in the Bundesliga in Bremen, and Kovac must again fear for his position.
But on Tuesday, he was able to breathe again. Arjen Robben said warmly, almost maudlin, to the coach: "I was happy for him as a human being," said the Dutchman, "he tears his bad every day." Müller also spoke of cohesion. "The win is good and feels good to the coach, it was not a match for the coach but for the club and we just wanted to make a good match for the club. "They did too, but what does it really have to do with unity despite all the badurances? During and after the game, there were some amazing observations.
Kissing only Ribery
In none of the five goals in Munich was there a hint, an acclaim in the direction of Kovac, the players celebrated under him and rather hand-made towards the podium. A hug for Kovac came only from Franck Ribery, who was replaced immediately after his goal at 5: 1 and was still visibly in a state of euphoric urgency. Strange was the scene after the final whistle: a touch with Jerome Boateng, this was Kovac's only contact with his own team.
While Bayern's players positioned themselves in front of the cheering southern turn, Kovac suddenly found himself in half of Benfica. Interview with Lisbonneais Haris Seferovic, his former player at Eintracht Frankfurt, small talk with his fellow coach Rui Vitória. Then Kovac entered the cabin without looking towards the crew.
At least until Saturday, Kovac will now sit at Bayern Bank, with a permanent job guarantee, the match was certainly not enough. This week, the triumvirate of the leaders of the club wants to consult without Kovac and badyze the situation as a whole with: Uli Hoeneß, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Hasan Salihamidzic.
Salihamidzic remains in criticism
Salihamidizic, who also spoke on Tuesday – the sports director, recently long gone and in which you ask since taking office a little over a year ago, what he actually does. An answer that he could not give Tuesday. Why he did not say anything after the 3: 3 against Düsseldorf, he was asked. "I was there too," he replied adding, "and if I have something to say, I'll say it too."
It's amazing that a sports director, especially in a situation as difficult as Saturday's, obviously has nothing to say. He remained vague after being approached for his tasks. "I have a lot to do in the background, in the winter, in the summer." On the demand for precision of his activities, in winter and summer, he said: "You know how complicated the transfer market is today, which can not be clarified, it is a process." Aha.
And what does Salihamidzic do in the spring, in the fall?
At least, he insisted that until now, regardless of their phase, they had thought of another coach and that "100%" had not spoken to Arsene Wenger. "We will win in Bremen," said Salihamidzic. And otherwise? So maybe the statement of Arjen Robbens has pbaded the expiration date. One can then wonder if Niko Kovac still belongs to the Bavarians.
Bayern Munich – Benfica Lisbon 5: 1 (3: 0)
1: 0 Robben (13th) 2: 0 Robben (30th) 3: 0 Lewandowski (36) 3: 1 Gedson (46th) 4: 1 Lewandowski (51) 5: 1 Ribery (76)
Munich: New – Rafinha, Süle, Boateng, Alaba – Kimmich – Robben (72nd Renato Sanches), Müller (81st Jeong), Goretzka, Ribery (78th Wagner) – Lewandowski
Lisbon: Vlachodimos – André Almeida, Conti, Ruben Dias, Grimaldo – Pizzi (46th Gedson), Fejsa (76th Alfa), Gabriel – Rafa Silva, Jonas (59th Seferovic), Cervi arbitrator: Daniele Orsato
Yellow cards: Robben, Ribery / Alfa
spectators: 70,000 (out of stock)
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