World Cup spat over Musiala: Bayern boss tells off Kahn | OneFootball

The discussion about Jamal Musiala continues to be a topic of conversation at FC Bayern and has now also led to clear divisions. After Oliver Kahn publicly advised the international player not to take part in the World Cup, there is now a clear headwind from the Munich management

CEO Herbert Hainer found clear words and unequivocally opposed the former Bayern keeper’s statements. „I don’t understand Oliver Kahn’s statement at all,“ explained Hainer

For the Bayern president, one thing is certain: a player like Musiala belongs at the World Cup – provided he is fit. „Every footballer wants to go to the World Cup. And when Jamal is fit, he is one of the absolute best we have in Germany,“ emphasized Hainer

The 23-year-old is a difference-maker who every team in the world would like to have in their squad, so Hainer shows little understanding for the idea of voluntarily missing out on the biggest tournament in world soccer

Kahn had recommended not playing in the World Cup

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A few days ago, Oliver Kahn had suggested that Musiala should skip the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada in order to concentrate fully on his physical and sporting development

A statement that caused head-shaking both internally and externally, with Hainer and other managers and players also expressing criticism

The background to the debate is Musiala’s long injury break. Following his serious injury at the Club World Cup, which included a broken fibula, the attacking star is working his way back step by step

FC Bayern were aware from the outset that this process would take time. „We knew that reintegration would take time – physically, but also mentally,“ explained sporting director Max Eberl recently

Form curve pointing upwards

However, the international’s recent performances are encouraging: Musiala looks increasingly lively, is once again looking for one-on-one situations and is gaining important successes

For Bayern, it is clear that the next step is crucial: Musiala needs to regain confidence in his body – and that could also play a key role in the run-up to the World Cup

The message from Munich is clear: if Musiala stays fit, there is no way around him – neither at FC Bayern nor in the national team.