Eberl under constant fire: Gerland wouldn’t take the Bayern job | OneFootball

FC Bayern, and especially sporting director Max Eberl, are under observation - both sportingly and strategically. Now, a true club legend is speaking up with clear words.

Hermann Gerland, active in various roles at the record champion for decades, expressed himself unusually clearly about the current situation in Munich on Saturday evening in the ZDF sports studio. He is particularly critical of the tasks of sporting director Max Eberl and at the same time takes him under his wing: "Yes, that's not so easy. If you have to extend the contracts of Jamal and Alphonso Davies and he has to save salary - that basically doesn't work."

The 71-year-old spoke openly about the fact that he would not have exposed himself to such a scenario. Literally, he said: "Well, if I had to take on the task, I would have said: 'No Ulrich, that doesn't work, I won't do that either.'" At the center of the criticism is also the specification of honorary president Uli Hoeneß and the supervisory board that Eberl is currently not allowed to make any fixed transfers - only loan deals are permitted.

Gerland also addressed Hoeneß himself and emphasized his lasting influence on the club's history: "Uli will always have something to say, always. That's just the way it is, if I go to FC Bayern, then I know: sometimes he comes back from Tegernsee and kicks someone out."

Gerland warns against talent hype

Alongside criticism of the transfer strategy, Gerland also addressed the talents at FCB. He particularly praised the work in the youth department and mentioned Lennart Karl as an example. At the same time, he warned against exaggerated expectations: "Now people are always calling for the young players. But if it doesn't go well afterwards, the coach has to bear the consequences."

Despite all critical comments, Gerland was confident about the sporting strength of the Munich team. "The title only goes through FC Bayern Munich. They are the clear favorite for me. They also have the chance to win the cup. And I think that if they have game luck, they will also go very far in the Champions League."

In conclusion, he found words of praise for the current team and the coaching team: "They have a fantastic team with an outstanding coach."

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