Bayern Coach Flick Defends Embattled Salihamidzic
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published April 23, 2021 | 06:00 PM
Berlin, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2021 ) :Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick on Friday said a "line had been crossed" by fans who are furious with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic over the pair's recent spat.
Bayern can win a seventh title in 18 months under Flick on Saturday as a win at Mainz will confirm them as Bundesliga champions.
Yet Flick dropped a bombshell last weekend by saying he wants to be released from his Bayern contract at the end of the season.
Differences of opinion with Salihamidzic over squad recruitment is believed to be a factor.
As a result, Bayern fans have hurled a barrage of insults at Salihamidzic, who they blame for pushing the successful coach out, but Flick has demanded the abuse stops.
"I just think boundaries have been crossed. It's a no-go," Flick said Friday.
"With all the things Hasan and I have had in recent weeks, this is one thing I absolutely disapprove of and it's not acceptable at all." An online petition by Bayern fans to get rid of Salihamidzic has reached around 70,000 signatures.
On Thursday, Bayern president Herbert Hainer told fans to rein in their "personal attacks" on Salihamidzic, whose wife also told supporters to "stop the hate".
His son, Nick Salihamidzic who plays for Bayern's Under-19 side, slammed the "disgusting behaviour, disgusting people and fake fans" who have insulted his father.
"I think everyone can imagine what it's like to have had their own family insulted," added Flick.
"I think we really have to be careful that this kind of thing is not the order of the day.
"This is solely about football, but it's not the most important thing in life.
"Family is important, health is important. And I would like to make that very clear here." Flick credited sports director Salihamidzic for helping the club win all six available titles over the last 12 months.
After winning the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League last season, Bayern have since collected the German Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.
"Hopefully we will have seven titles to celebrate within two years and 'Brazzo' (Salihamidzic) has played a huge part in that," added Flick, "Few in Bayern's history can say they've won seven titles in two years.
"We have a different approach and that's all that counts.
"It's that we think about things differently, but that has nothing to do with the fact that we don't appreciate each other personally."
Recent Stories
HEC reviews curricula for environmental sciences degree programme
ICC Asia looking forward to an action-packed Asia Cricket Week
Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes
World must act on neurotech revolution, say experts
Charles & Catherine's cancer diagnoses
Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
US defense chief announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Heavy rains cause damage to Spezand-Taftan railway track
Woman stabbed in Israel, attacker killed: police
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
15 hours ago -
Kite Flying: From cultural festival to deadly sport
16 hours ago -
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
3 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
5 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
5 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
5 days ago
-
Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas
5 days ago -
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
6 days ago -
Transforming education sector: from job hunters to job creators
8 days ago -
Amjad Bobby remembered on 19th death anniversary for timeless contributions to music
12 days ago -
Legendary actor Nadeem’s 26 films released on Eid-ul-Fitr days in 50 years
12 days ago -
Besant Hall Cultural Centre to celebrate evening with Sanam Marvi on 26 April
12 days ago