Bayern’s New Sports Chief Eberl Optimistic For Season Title

Max Eberl, who takes over on March 1 as Bayern Munich’s head of sport, said on Tuesday he had not yet written off the season despite the team’s eight-point deficit in the Bundesliga, hoping a title was still possible.

Eberl, who had spent 15 years at Bayern Munich as a youth player and a pro until 1994, had previously served as Borussia Moenchengladbach sports director for 14 years before joining RB Leipzig in 2022.

“The goal is in these three months to get the most out of the season. It is unusual to be in the chasing role eight points behind in the league.”

“We are also on the back foot in the Champions League but that also is not impossible to turn around. Maybe even win a title. You never know.”

The Bavarians, who last week decided to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season following a bad run, are eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the league.

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They also lost their Champions League Round of 16 first leg 1-0 to Italy’s Lazio. The return leg is in Munich next month.

“It is a challenge but I don’t want to write off the season just yet. There are still too many points left. Now it is about not gifting away the next three months.”

Last week Bayern ended a three-game losing run across all competitions with a 2-1 home win over RB Leipzig in the league.

“I saw the team’s reaction last week. I have a good feeling. Me and us, we will do everything to realise the impossible,” Eberl said.

Reuters/Ejiofor Ezeifeoma