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What happens to David Alaba?
The Austrian had assured himself with a volley shot in the direction of Sevillian goalkeeper Bono that Javi Martínez managed to finish the 2-1 victory against Sevilla. In the previous 103 minutes, defensive boss Hansi Flick was not very confident in the UEFA Super Cup final.
Do you want some examples?
Minute 10: In the space of five meters he impetuously goes to work against Ivan Rakitic. The Croat gladly accepts the blow. There is a penalty that you can but don’t have to give. Sevilla leads 1-0.
87th minute: After a rebound by Alaba in front of the rival area, the Andalusians countered and almost made it 2-1 through Youssef En-Nesyri. But only almost because Manuel Neuer is outstanding.
Minute 92: It’s En-Nesyri again, who wins the penalty area on the left against Alaba and walks away. Again, Neuer saves, deflects the ball to the left post.
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Bayern want to expand – Alaba doubts
In the first Bundesliga game against Schalke 04, the 28-year-old was absent due to muscle problems in his left thigh. Against Sevilla he returned to the starting lineup and stumbled. Furthermore, none of his dangerous free throws from good positions made goalkeeper Bono sweat.
For months, the local company hesitates to extend the contract, which will expire in 2021. How SPORT1 He had already reported exclusively on the Champions League final in Lisbon, both sides want to extend it in the long term.
A signature of the Austrian is not yet in sight, because his management around the consultant Pini Zahavi is demanding much more salary than Bayern currently offers the defensive off-roader.
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Fluctuating performances in the Champions League
At the same time as the maelstrom of the contract, Alaba is again in demand from a sporting point of view, because Bayern are doing it very fast.
Hansi Flick expressly praised their defensive line after the victory against Sevilla. But even the head coach will not have missed the fact that Alaba hasn’t always looked solid in the end.
He scored an own goal in the 7th minute of 8-2 in the round of 16 against FC Barcelona in Lisbon, although he was a sure source of support in the advancement of the match.
He played well against Olympique Lyonnais in the semi-finals (3-0).
In the final against Paris Saint-Germain, he was unsure. Unmolested and unknown to him, he played a cross pass at the feet of Kylian Mbappé shortly before the half-time whistle in his own penalty area, which came to an end after a double with Ander Herrera. Neuer stopped and kept the 0-0.
Alaba is supported by Flick
At the moment, Alaba doesn’t have to worry about his usual place. Flick has his defensive boss and has praised him a lot in recent months.
Am SPORT1Interview in early August, Flick said: “David is very important to me. He has performed very well in recent months and has become a leading player. It is important that we have players who shape the team and make a voice. strong in the field. ” Give orders. He is there too. “
Alaba will be more interested in having his future brighten quickly and in being able to fully focus on day-to-day business again.
More recently, the Austrian even felt compelled to speak in public after former President Uli Hoeneß in CHECK24 double pass to SPORT1 Zahavi had described him as a “greedy piranha”.
TO image The defense attorney admitted that “the statements and reports in recent weeks surprised him and certainly hurt him.” Conversely, that means: Alaba is following the reports on the contract fight. Additionally, the 28-year-old made it clear that he would like a “quick fix.”
Hernández als Alaba-Alternative?
When and if Alaba and Bayern will agree is currently fully open. TO SPORT1-Information, your advisor Zahavi is currently on vacation. In addition, there is no agreed and punctual appointment for another meeting between him and those responsible for Bavaria.
The team praises is waiting for an improved offer from Bayern, but President Herbert Hainer again emphasized at the “BILD100 Sport” event: “We have made him a fair and competitive offer. It is up to him if he accepts it.” Noisy image The Bavarians offer him a base salary of eleven million euros and up to six million euros in bonuses. A new five-year contract is being discussed.
If Alaba leaves Bayern this summer (unlikely) or for free after his contract expires in 2021 (most likely in the case of his non-renewal), Bayern already have alternative plans in the drawer.
One of them could be Lucas Hernández. As a left back, he played one of his best games in a Bayern suit against Sevilla, and was actually hired as a central defender.
Alaba, like the left-handed Hernández, is his main competitor and has so far never let the 80 million euro Frenchman beat him due to numerous top-tier performances.
