Didi Hamann recently criticized Bayern Munich and Germany star Jamal Musiala for being too selfish and claiming to “not make his teammates better” after Germany’s recent international double header. Lothar Matthäus then surfaced to defend the 21-year-old:
“Didi is someone who likes to go against the grain with his opinion,” Matthäus said (Bild as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia). “I see it completely differently. Musiala is not a solo performer – absolutely not. If he has to go 1v1, he does it. But he also sees his free teammate. For example, when Füllkrug scored against Hungary; Jamal could have done it himself. Musiala is not above anything, not even duels. Another example: intercepting the ball in front of goal against the Netherlands, when de Ligt made the mistake”.
The 61-year-old former midfielder stressed that, “Musiala plays and works for the team. He’s not at all selfish, he counter-presses, and when he has the ball, he assists his teammates when it’s possible and makes sense. Jamal acts absolutely in the interests of the team. And because he does that, he also has the freedom — and must have it — to dribble when he thinks it’s right.”
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