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There are currently some controversial topics at Bayern: the transfer duel with FC Barcelona by Sergino Dest, the rumors of interest in Mario Götze, the stalled contract extension of David Alaba and the 8-0 victory against FC Schalke 04 in the start of the Bundesliga much to talk about.
In addition, Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer were placed on UEFA’s three-player list of candidates for coach of the year, Hansi Flick is a candidate for coaches.
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Before the duel against FC Sevilla for the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest (Super Cup: FC Bayern – FC Sevilla, Thursday 9:00 pm on LIVETICKER), another topic is in focus: the staging of the match before 20,000 spectators in the area of Hungarian risk.
Bayern coach Hansi Flick and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer answered questions from journalists in the run-up to the game. Both also commented on the Götze case.
Flick explained that he had phoned the former Dortmund several times, but that he was currently not an option for Bayern. Neuer stressed that he still believes that Götze is a good player.
The press conference to read on the ticker:
+++ PK is over +++
Questions to Neuer have also been answered. Thanks for your interest!
+++ Gotze imaginable for Bavaria? +++
Neuer: “There has been a lot of talk about that. Mario is a good player who already knows the Bayern environment. He said he wants to win the Champions League. I know he is in good shape, although he is not preparing now.” participated in a team. But all I can say is that Mario is a good player. “
+++ Choice for player of the year in Europe +++
Neuer on his nomination: “It is a special feeling for me to be there as a goalkeeper. Lewy and I owe it to the team we are nominated for. We hope it will be one of FC Bayern. I have one. I have no idea how it will end …” (smiles)
+++ About FC Bayern youth +++
New in SPORT1Requirement: “We have a good academy at FC Bayern. Lately we have won a lot of players, especially before the restart. We always had full teams in training and we were able to play eleven against eleven against each other. So that one or the other could offer themselves. The players professionals who are now there deserve to be with us ”.
+++ Fans are scared of quarantine and will probably stay away +++
Neuer: “I absolutely understand. The information is handled openly, everyone can decide for himself what is best. We do not get angry with any fan if they do not come to the stadium.
+++ Current FC Bayern level +++
Neuer: “There have been very special moments for us in the last seven months. We have a very hungry team. We are very well occupied in all positions and we have a great technical team. We enjoy training even in bad phases, go and play the games.”
+++ Importance of the Super Cup +++
Neuer: “For me personally, it is a very special match. We were allowed to play the game against Chelsea at that time. It was something very special. Of course, there was also some dramaturgy in the penalty shoot-out. Two champions meet between yes. I think many teams would like to exchange with us. “
+++ fans back to the stadium +++
Neuer: “We know from the past. We have been through a lot as players in the Bundesliga and the Champions League and we adapt to the situation. We don’t know exactly what to expect. But we focus on the game. A strong opponent, Sevilla FC. That is the most important thing for us. “
+++ New replaces Flick +++
After Flick lost a few more phrases about the importance of the UEFA Super Cup, in which “two teams compete, both have achieved great things”, the coach leaves the podium and makes way for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
+++ Flick on the subject of Götze +++
In SPORT1Demand: “I can’t explain why the issue was so big today. I can’t always understand things that way. It also surprised me a bit that Javi Martínez is already leaving, although he’s still on our squad. I’m glad that Javi As for Mario Götze: I still have regular contact with the players from my time in the national team, with Mario more because he is going through a difficult phase. I have recently spoken with him on the phone more often. I appreciate his strengths and I know what it can do, but it’s not a problem for us right now. “
+++ Flick about staff +++
“I assume Lewandowski will be able to complete training to the fullest. Except for him, all the players are in perfect shape, but I think it will work for him too. Javi Martínez is part of our squad right now and you can always trust him.” . “
+++ Take a look at Budapest +++
“I live in Munich at a point of access to the crown. No, seriously: we came here to play football. Decisions are made elsewhere. Our focus is on the game and winning the title. But Sevilla have one. A great team with a very good coach. They play in a very variable way, it will be an interesting game. “
+++ Flick makes the beginning +++
Let’s start with the PK. On the rival and coach Lopetegui: “Sevilla deserved to win the final of the Europa League. They have a strong and tactically good team whose coach has raised them to a new level. We are also preparing for a high-level match Dynamic and intensity I expect an absolutely superior game. “
+++ Martínez is still on board +++
In Munich, surprisingly, Javi Martínez is part of the squad. The Spaniard is about to move to Athletic Bilbao, but now he could play for FC Bayern again. Kingsley Coman, who is under quarantine, is missing.
+++ Welcome ++++
Only one day separates Bayern from the next big final. Against the Europa League record-winning FC Sevilla, Munich awaits the now-unknown stage of up to 20,000 spectators. Fewer fans can really be expected, as current COVID-19 infection figures in Hungary may have deterred many Bayern fans and Sevilla fans from traveling to Budapest.
