Criticism of FCB star: Babbel attacks Kimmich – "He no longer has the discipline"

Created: 09/22/2022, 18:36

By: Vincent Fischer

Markus Babbel has never been known for mincing his words.

The latest victim of his harsh criticism: Bayern star Joshua Kimmich.

Munich – The mood of crisis at FC Bayern is still not abating.

The embarrassment against FC Augsburg triggered a tremor in the record champions.

Even if the Bayern bosses (still) try to nip the discussions in the bud, coach Julian Nagelsmann (35) seems counted.

Numerous experts put the FCB coach under pressure.

Including Markus Babbel (50), who played for the Reds himself as an active professional for years (1991-2001).

FC Bayern: "He has to get that under control" - Babbel fears that Nagelsmann will lose the dressing room

"Hasan Salihamidzic has put together a great squad.

Now it's up to Julian Nagelsmann to get the horsepower on the road," says the 1996 European champion in an interview with

.

He asks the coach to use a hard hand.

Sharp criticism of Joshua Kimmich (right): Markus Babbel.

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“Certain players”, whom he initially does not name, should do what the coach demands on the pitch.” If that doesn’t happen, according to Babbel, there is a risk of trouble: “If players are allowed to take something that others are not allowed to do, then you will get it you sooner or later in the cabin a problem.

Nagelsmann has to get that under control.” Didi Hamann (49) takes a similar line, the TV expert sees “some trouble spots” at FC Bayern.

FC Bayern: Babbel shoots against Kimmich – "He no longer has the discipline"

But then Babbel specifically takes on one FCB star: Joshua Kimmich (27).

"But I noticed last season that he no longer has the discipline to play in his position," Babbel shoots at the midfield all-rounder, and further: "He moves around everywhere, just not where he's playing should."

Babbel sees Kimmich's airs and graces: "Meanwhile, I have the feeling that he wants to shine and that because of his status you can no longer attack him, let alone touch him.

As if he were wearing ballerina shoes, he suddenly falls down.” As an example, the TV expert cites a situation in the home game against VfB Stuttgart in the 51st minute, in which Kimmich, with a lot of luck, conceded a whistle and the goal of VfB was revoked.

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Babbel demands signs from Nagelsmann: "Then you just have to put Kimmich on the bench"

“It was crazy that the situation in our own penalty area was whistled off against VfB Stuttgart.

I expect that he will fight back more,” Babbel complains.

He therefore demands from Nagelsmann: "Then you have to put Kimmich on the bench and send a signal if he doesn't do what is required." Mario Basler (53) recently made a similar announcement in relation to Thomas Müller ( 33).

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Nagelsmann must "try to become calmer and more confident so that the players also notice that the coach has everything under control outside," says the ex-Munich player.

Markus Babbel doesn't like the Bayern coach's bizarre appearance after the game in Augsburg: "But if you just look at the interview after the Augsburg game, you get the feeling that Nagelsmann doesn't know what to do anymore.

That must not happen."