The German national football record player Lothar Matthäus does not expect that Bayern coach Hansi Flick and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic can still resolve their differences. “Both have different opinions, for example in the squad planning. I think that can no longer be cemented. Both think too differently,” said the 60-year-old in the “Bild” podcast “Bayern Insider” (Friday).
It is logical that a conversation should take place, not after the season. “Should Flick leave Bavaria, they will need a successor.” Flick is considered a top candidate for the national coaching post as the successor to Joachim Löw.
Matthäus said he would like Flick to stay, “because Flick suits Bayern. I would fight for Bayern to keep Flick.” The 56-year-old's contract with FC Bayern Munich runs until June 30, 2023.
According to the coach, Flick and Salihamidzic had recently resolved differences. However, there had been friction again in the Champions League first leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Salihamidzic had confirmed shortly before kick-off that Jerome Boateng would not get a new contract with Bayern in the summer. Flick didn't like that.
“In order to be able to assess the size of the fire, you don't need to be at Säbener Straße or an employee of the club every day. The body language of those involved alone reveals the extent when asked for an interview about the Bundesliga or Champions League games and should talk about the future of Flick “, wrote ex-national player Stefan Effenberg on Saturday in a column at” t-online.de “. By not saying anything, they would say anything: “And they allow speculations that are worst in the long run. The power struggle is coming to a head.” Flick is the best coach for Bayern and has made them what they are now. But, “as it is currently going, Bayern Flick pissed off,” said the former Bayern professional Effenberg.
