Lothar Matthaus Wants Manuel Neuer Stripped Off Bayern Munich Captaincy After Latest Outburst

Lothar Matthaus Wants Manuel Neuer Stripped Off Bayern Munich Captaincy After Latest Outburst

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Lothar Matthaus has slammed Manuel Neuer claiming that the goalkeeper no longer deserves to be captain of Bayern Munich
  • Neuer sparked outrage inside Bayern Munich by openly questioning the sacking of long-term goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic
  • Tapalovic had been Bayern's goalkeeper coach since 2011 and was previously a teammate of Neuer's at Schalke

Manuel Neuer is in serious trouble and could possibly lose his captaincy at Bayern Munich following his recent outburst criticizing the Bundesliga club.

Neuer had granted an interview that sparked outrage among Bayern Munich’s top officials after he blasted the club for sacking long-serving goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic.

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Manuel Neuer's outburst criticizing Bayern Munich in a recent interview could cost the german goalkeeper his captaincy at the club. Photo by BSR Agency
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According to Goal, club icon Lothar Matthaus has now called for an armband change at the club as he says Neuer is no longer acceptable as Bayern Munich captain.

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“Manuel Neuer is no longer acceptable as Bayern captain! He skied negligently and is now giving an unauthorized interview in which, he vehemently attacks the club. Hadn't he said a few weeks ago that no one was above the club? And now this.”

Neuer had previously incurred the wrath of Bayern officials after the goalkeeper injured himself while skiing during holidays which ruled him out for the rest of the 2022/23 season.

Neuer never to play for Bayern again

Meanwhile, Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will almost certainly never play for Bayern Munich again following his recent outburst attacking the Bundesliga champions, Bild reports.

Club legends have lambasted Neuer for his outspoken remarks, and CEO Oliver Kahn has warned that he will talk to the veteran goalkeeper very explicitly about his public issues.

Toni Tapalovic who is Neuer's close friend and was best man at the goalkeeper’s wedding, was fired by Bayern Munich because he was suspected of leaking information.

Bayern hits out at Manuel Neuer

Earlier, Sports Brief reported all is not well at Bayern Munich at the moment, with club captain, Manuel Neuer apparently at loggerheads with the club’s high-ranking officials.

Club director, Hasan Salihamidzic is the latest on the Bavarians' board to criticise Neuer over his recent outburst, where he described the sacking of goalkeeping coach, Toni Tapalovic as the most brutal thing he’s experienced in his career.

Salihamidzic has said he expected a different kind of behaviour from Neuer, owing to the fact he is the club skipper.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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