Unrest in Munich

Quarrel at FC Bayern: “This is slander!”

Holger Broich (left) with the Bayern stars(Bild: AFP/Christof STACHE)

Due to numerous injuries in the past season, Bayern Munich fitness coach Holger Broich was heavily criticized within the club. Now Broich is defending himself and even speaks of "slander".

"The facts are clear: we didn't perform well this year and had too many injuries," Broich says in an interview with "kicker", but he emphasizes: "I find it very disappointing to pick out one man and point the finger at him."

Unrest in Munich! "Where is the question of the responsibility of the entire team, the coaches, the doctors, the physios?", Broich grumbles. "I find it very disappointing to now pin everything on my name. That is slander."

"That's too easy and too cheap"
 Broich has been working at FC Bayern for ten years. There has recently been speculation about his possible departure. "If I'm the only one to take the rap for the numerous injuries, that's too easy and too cheap, we're a team!" He has received backing from Bayern's former coach Jupp Heynckes, among others: "I think it's unfair that criticism is now emerging. Holger doesn't deserve that."