Sammer on Bayern unrest: "Eberl needs to stand his ground more" | OneFootball

The unrest at FC Bayern following the recent statements by honorary president Uli Hoeneß continues to make waves. While sports director Max Eberl firmly dismissed resignation rumors, Matthias Sammer has now spoken out – and gave the Bayern sports chief a provocative piece of advice.

The former sports director of Munich sees one quality missing in Eberl: more sharpness. "I think it's not easy for him. He joined the team. Yes, he's trying his best – but in my view, he often lets things happen to him too much. I sometimes thought, you should be able to growl or bite back," Sammer explained in a media round with Prime Video.

The background to the debate is Uli Hoeneß's statements on SPORT1-Doppelpass. The 73-year-old admitted to differences in transfer matters and described Eberl as "quite sensitive." Later, Hoeneß emphasized that he only wanted to help with his clear words.

"Eliminate latent unrest"

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Sammer, who worked in a responsible position at FC Bayern between 2012 and 2016, knows the influence of the honorary president well: "I believe that Uli will always be an important part of the club. He will name things as he sees them. He wears his heart on his sleeve."

It is all the more important now to calm the atmosphere in the club. "I would wish for Max to be left in peace a little more. That not all media and experts work on this topic," said Sammer.

With regard to the ongoing speculations about a possible successor to Eberl – such as Eintracht Frankfurt's sports director Markus Krösche – Sammer spoke of an "unpleasant situation": both for the affected official and for FC Bayern. "I appreciate Max," he clarified.

Previously, Eberl himself had firmly dismissed rumors of an early departure at a press conference. "My heart is here. Never ever thought of quitting here. I have far too much planned for that," emphasized the 51-year-old.

Whether he will follow Sammer's advice in the future and defend himself more publicly remains to be seen. What is clear is that the sports director is caught between traditional figures like Hoeneß, the club committees, and sporting expectations – and must find his way to maintain balance.

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