Hoeneß dismisses Neuer, Kimmich criticism as nonsense

Uli Hoeneß, a prominent figure at Bayern Munich, has strongly refuted ongoing debates regarding goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's recent mistake and Joshua Kimmich's importance to the Germany national team. Hoeneß labeled these discussions as 'ridiculous,' emphasizing that players praised for national team performances must first establish themselves as regulars at their clubs, pointing to emerging talents like Jonas Urbig and Tom Bischof.

Hoeneß further criticized the international break for the Nations League, occurring shortly after the season's start, as a 'disaster' that disrupts team rhythm, particularly for clubs with many international players. Bayern Munich's sporting director, Max Eberl, also defended Kimmich, calling any questioning of his qualities 'absurd' and highlighting his leadership.

Kimmich himself expressed calmness amid the speculation, stating his focus remains on his performance, a practice that has kept him among the best for over a decade. The Bayern team recently missed an opportunity to top the league table after a slip-up.