Max Eberl's credibility has not suffered

For record-breaking international Lothar Matthäus, Max Eberl's credibility has not suffered as a result of his swift exit as sports director at RB Leipzig. "I don't see it that way," Matthäus wrote in his column for broadcaster Sky: "Even though he may have been away a lot, he did a decent job at Leipzig. Max has a great network and a lot of experience in his job." And in addition, "The lack of commitment to the club and the city, which has accused him Leipzig, there would not be in Munich."

The separation of Eberl after not even a year in office had been justified last Friday by RB with the lack of commitment to Leipzig. The former Gladbach manager is associated with a possible move to FC Bayern. According to dpa information, the Saxons are demanding about five million euros should the 50-year-old want to work for a new club. This is what RB and Eberl have agreed on.

"For me, Eberl's return to Munich is what they call "a gmahde Wiesn" in Bavaria," Matthäus said. He was sure that the former Bayern player Eberl "in the next - maximum twelve months - at FC Bayern will serve". From a fast obligation advised the world champion of 1990 however from, which would look "stupid".

Should Eberl change as a sport executive committee to the Bavarians, Uli Hoeneß would withdraw in opinion of Matthäus again somewhat more strongly from the daily business. "Completely let go Uli will certainly never, but Eberl would be a Hoeneß man, a man of FC Bayern. After all, he used to play in Munich and the contact never broke off." Either way, Matthäus is certain: "With Eberl, FC Bayern would be more orderly and the club would have a very clear structure."