No chance against Arsenal? Ballack sees a drastic difference at FC Bayern compared to the triple year of 2020. Ballack believes that a certain saturation process has set in among the players and that the self-image for self-motivation is no longer there.

Sports director Max Eberl wants to change the salary structure which would also confirm Ballack's impression. Anyone who lacks the virtues of “character and mentality” that are urgently needed when rebuilding can leave – old status or not.