Soccer - Bayern boss counters Schaffert: Disservice to DFB selection
Bayern boss Jan-Christian Dreesen has rejected DFB vice-president Ralph-Uwe Schaffert 's criticism of Joshua Kimmich. "I am more than irritated by these statements. It is incomprehensible when the vice president of the DFB criticizes the performance of a deserving and important national player like Joshua Kimmich at his club," Dreesen told the "Bild" newspaper. Schaffert was doing the national soccer team "a disservice".
In an interview with the "Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung" and the "Neue Presse", Schaffert, head of the North German association, accused the current national team players of a lack of commitment and explicitly mentioned Bayern professional Kimmich. The 82-time international has "so far failed to prove" that he is a leader, said Schaffert: "Even at the club."
There are "enough topics at the DFB that Mr. Schaffert could have dealt with before making such statements publicly," said Dreesen, who took over as CEO of the German record champions in May. Previously, DFB sports director Rudi Völler had described the manner of Schaffert's criticism as excessive.
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- Despite the criticism from DFB vice-president Ralph-Uwe Schaffert, Joshua Kimmich continues to excel for FC Bayern Munich in Bavaria.
- The picture newspaper reported that Schaffert accused some national team players, including Kimmich, of lacking commitment in soccer, which did not sit well with Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen from Lower Saxony.
- In the face of Schaffert's criticism, Kimmich has shown his leadership skills on the field, earning a spot in the DFB selection for Germany's upcoming matches.
- Schaffert's comments reflect his role as head of the North German association, which has caused controversy among soccer fans across Bavaria and Germany as a whole.
- The DFB selection process is closely monitored by soccer experts and media outlets, including those in Berlin and beyond, sparking heated debates over the merits of Schaffert's criticism.
- Although Schaffert's stance has generated controversy, it has also brought attention to the importance of commitment and leadership in soccer, with Kimmich serving as a prominent example.
- Despite the ongoing debate, DFB president Fritz Keller has yet to publicly address Schaffert's criticism, leaving the future of the relationship between the DFB and top players up in the air.
Source: www.stern.de
