Max Eberl has hit out at attempts to “divide” Bayern Munich, with critics being advised to “get a coaching license” if they can do any better.
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German giants stunned in CatalunyaMore uncomfortable questions askedBack-to-back defeats suffered in EuropeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The German giants endured a rare trophyless campaign in 2023-24 and are determined to right those wrongs under new head coach Vincent Kompany – with star striker Harry Kane still waiting on the first piece of silverware in his record-breaking career.
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Bayern headed into the 2024-25 Champions League sat among the favourites to claim a continental crown. Kane hit four goals for them in a 9-2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb. Since then, Kompany’s side have suffered back-to-back defeats in Europe against Aston Villa and Barcelona.
WHAT EBERL SAID
Barca inflicted a 4-1 defeat on Bayern last time out, as Brazilian forward Raphinha hit a hat-trick, and questions are once again being asked of the Bundesliga giants. Board member for sport Eberl has told reporters when asked about supposed frailties: “Get your coaching license, then you can do it better! It's so easy to blame the defence when we concede goals. That's exactly what it is: you want to divide us. We won't allow that.”
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Bayern remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, as they sit joint-top of the table with 17 points taken from seven games. They will be back in domestic action on Sunday when taking in a trip to Bochum – with a positive response to their Barcelona mauling being demanded there.
