Bayern Munich's recent trip to Ibiza has sparked controversy, with Mainz boss Christian Heidel questioning the impact on player performance and league integrity. Heidel expressed concerns about the implications of players returning fatigued after a canceled trip just a week earlier. In contrast, Heidenheim CEO Holger Sanwald remained pragmatic, emphasizing that Bayern would still aim for victory and could potentially break scoring records. Bayern's board member Max Eberl defended the decision, asserting that players are professionals aware of the stakes except that this trip wouldnât impede their performance against Hoffenheim.
"Even though it doesn't affect us, I think this action is questionable - especially after the trip was canceled a week ago. In terms of the competition, I don't think this is a good thing."
"...I assume that FC Bayern - as they certainly do in every Bundesliga game - are determined to win and therefore won't give anything away."
"...we didn't object to the players' plan to spend their two and a half days off together. We only have one game left, and the players are top professionals; they know exactly what's at stake."
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