Mercato: Max Eberl takes stock of the hot issues at Bayern Munich

The international break in March having ended, the Bundesliga will resume its rights this weekend. As such, the 27th day of the German championship will offer us a thrilling match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. A shock at the top which, depending on the result, could have a major impact on the rest of the season for the Bavarian club, relegated ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen, current undisputed leader of the German elite. But a few days before the Klassiker, Max Eberl appeared before the press to take stock of certain issues that are making headlines in Bavaria, including the search for a new coach for the coming season.

If it is certain that Thomas Tuchel will leave his position at the end of the season, it remains to be known the identity of his future successor. If the absolute priority of the Bavarian team remains Xabi Alonso, author of a breathtaking season with Bayer Leverkusen, other candidates are emerging for the position of coach like Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton) or even 'Hans-Dieter Flick. Although the avenues are multiplying without really materializing, a decision should quickly be taken by the Munich board according to the words of Max Eberl. “As soon as possible. We are arriving in April. It would be nice if we could do it in April. Without ever stopping. And if it takes longer. So it will take more time. We want to make the best decision”confided the new Bavarian sports director at the microphone of Sky Sports.

Max Eberl's response to the Davies clan

In addition to the search for a new coach, Bayern Munich must also manage the thorny case of Alphonso Davies at the same time. Under contract until 2025, the Canadian international has still not extended. Recently, the tension even rose a notch when his agent claimed, earlier in the day, that the reigning German champion was putting pressure on the 23-year-old left back. A media release to which the former leader of RB Leipzig responded. “We are not under pressure. There is a normal relationship between the player and the club. This is a normal situation. I don't want to negotiate in public. I don't want to do that. We believe that we have made a fair and correct offer. That at some point in life you have to say yes or, “I have to say no, that's how it is.”retorted the German leader, visibly keen to ease tensions between the two parties.

Although his courtiers will have to pay the price to snatch him from Bayern Munich, the future of Alphonso Davies remains up in the air just like that of Jamal Musiala. Star of the reigning German champion where he has been playing since the summer of 2019, the native of Stuttgart is constantly progressing. If his season seems less impressive than the previous ones, the 21-year-old remains one of the strong men of the Bavarian locker room, as evidenced by his recent club performances as well as his last outing with the German team on the occasion of the international break in March. Linked to the German team until June 2026, Jamal Musiala logically whets the appetite of European leaders. Thus, Max Eberl wanted to send a strong message to the competition. “Is Jamal Musiala unsaleable? Yes, he is expected to become the face of Bayern in the future. Jamal is already an extremely pleasant player, who embodies the club well., declared the native of Bogen during an exclusive interview with the German media. The message got through.