Salihamidzic reacts to Beckenbauer scolding

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic of FC Bayern was not particularly pleased with the criticism of club legend Franz Beckenbauer.

“Of course Franz is close to FC Bayern, but that’s not the right choice of words,” said Salihamidzic, when he was asked about the Kaiser scolding after the 3-1 Bayern defeat in Hannover 96.

Beckenbauer had trumped the team in the run-up to the match: “When I have now seen the Champions and Europa League matches, what was fought there, I sometimes think I see the traditional Uwe Seeler team at FC Bayern.” “I’m very happy to see the Uwe Seeler team at FC Bayern.

“There were certainly some games that didn’t live up to our expectations,” Salihamidzic added, but with regard to Beckenbauer’s statements, he explained: “There were also many games in which we played very well. We still have a chance to win the double.”