Former Bayern Munich exec criticizes DFB for handling of Nick Woltemade
Briefly

Matthias Sammer expressed his belief that Bayern Munich was not at fault for pursuing Nick Woltemade during the EURO U-21 competition. He criticized the DFB for allowing Woltemade to participate in a press conference while Bayern's interest was in focus, advocating for clear leadership and internal messaging. Sammer suggested that distractions that could jeopardize the team's chance of winning should be addressed firmly. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus prior to significant matches, such as finals, to avoid missteps from both Bayern and the DFB.
Sammer criticized the DFB for allowing Woltemade to participate in a press conference during the intense focus on Bayern's interest, suggesting a need for better leadership.
He stated, 'A clear statement would have been appropriate,' indicating that DFB officials should have intervened to prevent distractions before the final.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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