Bad air at FSV Mainz 05: Because of the suspension of striker Adam Szalai, the professionals of the Bundesliga club have gone on strike.
Munich - “The training of the professional team on Wednesday afternoon did not take place as planned.
The cause were emotional discussions within the team around
Adam Szalai
, who was not supposed to train with the professional team in the afternoon, ”said the club, confirming a report in the
Bild newspaper
.
Accordingly, the team should unanimously demand the withdrawal of Szalai's expulsion.
The 32-year-old Hungarian was released from training on Monday with immediate effect.
According to the
picture
, Szalai still appeared on Wednesday morning for the athletic unit, which he was not allowed to complete with the team.
As a result, the 05 professionals did not appear on the pitch in the afternoon.
Scandal between coach and player
In the evening, the association's board of directors met for an emergency meeting.
Those responsible only want to
speak
publicly on Thursday at the press conference before the home game against newly promoted
VfB Stuttgart
next Saturday.
The Mainz had given sporting reasons for the separation from Szalai.
According to information from the
kicker
, however, there should have been a scandal between the veteran and coach
Achim Beierlorzer
.
(ck / dpa)
