The referee criticism from Marco Reus after the 2-4 bankruptcy of Borussia Dortmund against FC Bayern made waves. Record national player Lothar Matthäus took the BVB captain under protection. In addition, the former professional commented on Jürgen Klopp’s situation at Liverpool FC and Gladbach coach Marco Rose.
“The disappointment of Marco Reus right after the defeat in Munich is perfectly fine with me,” wrote Matthäus in his “Sky“-Column:” Many people cannot understand such statements because they sound like excuses. But we all who have played football at this level know how it is. “
Reus had complained about the game management after the classic in Munich and raised the accusation that the record champions were enjoying a bonus from the referees. Specifically, the generous interpretation of a duel between Leroy Sané and Emre Can angered him before the 2: 3 (88th).
“Dortmund and Marco are under tremendous pressure. They were disappointed that they lost 2: 4 after a 2-0 win and after a game like this you are so loaded and frustrated as a professional that the trouble finds its way”, defended Matthäus Reus’ reaction and made it clear: “Completely okay and from my side, Marco doesn’t even get the verbal yellow card for it.”
Klopp still has “a lot of credit”
Also for the recently criticized Jürgen Klopp from Liverpool FC, Matthäus found encouraging words. “If you have a coach who lets you play full-throttle football and demands full-throttle training, then there comes a point at which you fall into a performance hole,” said the 59-year-old looking for an explanation for the Reds’ crisis .
The former professional of FC Bayern firmly believes that Klopp has “a lot of credit” with the fans. “He has given this club far too much joy for that in recent years and I also wish that the club management will continue to support him after a perhaps not as successful season as in the past,” said Matthäus.
Matthäus does not blame Gladbach coach Rose
The TV expert is hoping for something similar from those in charge at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Trainer Rose, who will move to BVB, earned the bonus from manager Max Eberl.
“Except for the last few weeks, Rose has done a great job in Gladbach,” said Matthäus and added: “I don’t blame Marco Rose. He behaved correctly and made use of his clause. Many players do that and then it is also legitimate with coaches. You can rarely please everyone. “
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