"Did everything right": Kruse backs Bayern chief Eberl | OneFootball

The pressure on executives at FC Bayern is high, especially during transfer times. Max Eberl has also recently felt this. However, not everyone shares the recent criticism of the Munich sports director.

In an interview with sport.de, Max Kruse demonstratively supports the much-discussed sports director of the record champions. The former national player sees the successful start of the season as proof that Eberl has made smart decisions on the transfer market. The Munich team has so far won all four Bundesliga games - including a 6:0 against Leipzig - and also started in the Champions League with a 3:1 victory against the Club World Cup winner FC Chelsea.

"I believe, fundamentally, there are always people who criticize FC Bayern, no matter the situation. And if you look at the first games, you have to say: Max Eberl has done everything right," says Kruse.

Especially the missed signings of Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade had recently caused mockery and doubt. Kruse, on the other hand, praises the restrained handling of the sometimes high price expectations. "I don't think that Nick Woltemade is necessarily worth 70 million. [Eberl] did a good job by not buying him."

Effenberg also stands behind Eberl

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Kruse also positively evaluates the actual new additions like Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson: "Two very good transfers," says the former Gladbach player. The Munich team is again the "nonplusultra" nationally and can also keep up internationally: "In the Champions League, the team of Vincent Kompany will play a good role."

Stefan Effenberg also recently defended the much criticized Max Eberl. Previously, honorary president Uli Hoeneß had complained in Doppelpass that Eberl should initiate transfers earlier and base decisions more broadly. In his t-online column, the former captain highlighted how sovereign Eberl had reacted to the public criticism. "I think he has now handled it very sovereignly, not commenting on Uli's statements for a long time and then publicly stating: I am still learning, I can still improve. He deserves respect for that."

Effenberg also emphasized that no one at FC Bayern should be surprised by clear words. "Eberl knew what he was getting into with the position," the 57-year-old made clear.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.