Felix Magath complains of new coach generation: "This has nothing to do with football

The former Bundesliga coach Felix Magath has criticized the working method of the follow-up generation of football teachers harsh. "I did not work that the players like me, as it seems to be the case today," said the European champion of 1980 in the LeadderTalk podcast of Sport1: "One has the impression that it is only about being popular "

According to Magath, there was no coach, "the more players brought into the Bundesliga than me". He never interested for the private life of his professionals. "Everyone is responsible for themselves," said the 68-year-old, "Since it was not desired to judge privacy (...), of course, only a few have reported."

Even tactical speeches on the playing field keeps Magath for "Papperlapapp": "Ask a table tennis player, whether the coach gives him a bit tactical before him, before he goes to the table. That has nothing to do with football, but with our society , We only live in pictures. What is behind it is all pillalle. "

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Magath ended his commitment as Global Sports Director at main sponsor flyer alarm at the end of May after the second league descent of Würzburg Kickers. "I've never claimed that my conception is uninsigned," said Magath, "I have always said only: I know a way. If you go, you come to the top."