FC Bayern and their pursuers Borussia Dortmund scored safe victories on the 9th Bundesliga matchday. The team of the hour, SC Freiburg, scored another three points. National player Joshua Kimmich, who has not yet been vaccinated against the coronavirus for “personal reasons”, provided for discussion. His teammates at Bayern then took a stand. The voices.
Hertha BSC – Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1-0
Pál Dárdai (Trainer Hertha BSC): “We had to confirm last week’s performance. The goal freed us a bit. In the second half we did well with compactness. It was difficult for Gladbach to play something. We ran more than our opponents and had the duels accepted. It was a well-deserved job win. “
Adi Hütter (coach Borussia Mönchengladbach): “I’m very upset and disappointed that we didn’t manage to score. We didn’t manage to make anything out of the superiority in the first 30 minutes. The referee whistled very petty, so the game was very chaotic. “
Bayern Munich – TSG Hoffenheim | 4-0
Dino Toppmöller (interim coach FC Bayern): “It was a well-deserved victory. The team played very strong football for 30 minutes. After 2-0 there was a bit of idle time. There was a lack of sharpness on the defensive, so Hoffenheim managed to get out. In the end we had another one We are all happy when Julian (Nagelsmann, editor) comes back as soon as possible – and I can take another step back. “
Sebastian Hoeneß (coach TSG Hoffenheim): “It was a deserved win for Bayern. We are not satisfied with the first half in particular. We wanted to be more courageous, but we were hesitant. Bayern punished that. We did create situations every now and then, but we lacked conviction We were braver in the second half and had two or three very good chances. “
Manuel Neuer (captain FC Bayern) …
… on Joshua Kimmich’s decision against a corona vaccination: “You have to say that it is a private matter. I have had myself vaccinated. I think that it is essential for all of us that we have so many spectators here today Arena. But that’s up to him. “
Thomas Müller (FC Bayern) …
… on Joshua Kimmich’s decision against a corona vaccination: “There is a discussion all over the country. As a friend, this is an absolutely acceptable decision. As a teammate – and if you look a little at what might be around for everyone would be better – I agree with the scientific community that vaccination would be better. But you have to try to accept it. It’s an ethical, a moral question. I hope that the players who have not yet been vaccinated will change their minds . But if you don’t do it, it is understandable on a human level. At the same time, we also want to see that we get out of this corona phase. As far as I know, vaccination is simply the best option. It won’t divide us, We’re too close for that. But of course: If the players are absent because they haven’t been vaccinated, it will of course be bitter for everyone involved. “
RB Leipzig – SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 4: 1
Jesse Marsch (trainer RB Leipzig): “We played really badly in the first half. It has a lot to do with Fürth’s performance. We played uncertainly. Thank God we had Yussuf Poulsen in the second half. He almost turned the game on his own. It is a story of two halves. And it’s good we had an answer. “
Stefan Leitl (coach SpVgg Greuther Fürth): “We saw a really good game by my team in the first half. We had good ball wins and switching moments. It would have been possible to lead higher at halftime. We were very satisfied with that. But we also knew that the Leipzigers will make a difference. It’s bitter that the equalizer and the lead fell so quickly. In total, the 4: 1 is perhaps a little too high. “
VfL Wolfsburg – SC Freiburg | 0: 2
Mark van Bommel (coach VfL Wolfsburg): “We can get out of this situation one hundred percent, even if it takes too long for me. The important thing is that we don’t do any weird things now. We have to question the fact that we conceded another goal after a set piece.”
Christian Streich (coach SC Freiburg): “We currently have the momentum and the luck we need to go in the right direction. Both goals came at a good moment. But I will not be blinded. We know where we come from and who we are.”
Arminia Bielefeld – Borussia Dortmund | 1: 3
Frank Kramer (Trainer Arminia Bielefeld): “After a start-up phase, the team was very good in the game. Unfortunately, we didn’t improve our chances. The penalty was extremely unlucky for us. I have to say that the team invested everything and never stopped.”
Marco Rose (Trainer Borussia Dortmund): “It was a very open game in the first half. We held against it in the duels and reacted well to losing the ball. Unfortunately, we missed out on zero at the back. It was a good reaction against an unpleasant opponent.”
FSV Mainz 05 – FC Augsburg | 4:1
Bo Svensson (Trainer Mainz): “I’m very satisfied. We knew that there was a bit of pressure. We were annoyed about the last few games. We saw a reaction, even if we didn’t get on the pitch for more than 90 minutes.”
Markus Weinzierl (Augsburg trainer): “We can’t blame each other. That was unacceptable as a team. We couldn’t get the two strikers under control. The second half was better, but that’s not worth mentioning. Just like in the first 45 minutes you don’t play a Bundesliga game. “
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