Criticism of Bayern’s new signing grows, Eberl defends Nicolas Jackson | OneFootball

Nikolas Jackson is still waiting for his breakthrough at FC Bayern, but internally the summer signing enjoys strong support. After the 3-0 away win at Borussia Mönchengladbach, sporting director Max Eberl made it clear: Jackson’s performance is worth more than any goal statistic.

The Senegalese striker was in the starting lineup for the victory at Borussia-Park, failed to score, and was once again criticized afterwards by fans, media, and experts (FCBinside rating: 5).

Typical of his performance: Jackson stumbled over the ball in the six-yard box in the first half, completely unmarked, squandering a promising chance for Bayern. As the match went on, the striker was often isolated. The Senegalese still seems like a foreign body in Munich’s attacking play and poses no real goal threat.

According to sporting director Max Eberl, however, the Chelsea loanee enriches Bayern with other qualities.

Eberl defends Jackson

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“The spaces were extremely tight for the strikers, even for Harry,” Eberl explained in the mixed zone after the match. Borussia Mönchengladbach, after an early red card, defended deep and gave Bayern hardly any room for quick combinations. “When you’re playing around the penalty area like that, there’s very little space. And yet Nikolas was one of the players who had the patience today to turn the game around,” Eberl continued.

With this statement, the sporting director made it clear that Jackson’s contribution goes beyond just goal threat. “He put himself at the service of the team,” Eberl praised. “That’s exactly what we need – patience, discipline, and team spirit.” The striker’s performance thus fits perfectly with Bayern’s new philosophy, which focuses less on spectacle and more on tactical control.

The fact that Eberl emphasized the word “patience” several times shows just how much FC Bayern is currently focusing on balance and composure. Even after the match, Joshua Kimmich spoke of a “victory of patience.”

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