Bayern Munich exec irritated with Joao Palhinha after red card during VfL Bochum defeat

Bayern Munich board member Max Eberl criticized midfielder João Palhinha for a reckless challenge leading to a red card in a 3-2 defeat to VfL Bochum. Eberl stressed the importance of avoiding such challenges to reduce the risk of being sent off, further underlining the team's struggle when playing with a man down. Palhinha has faced a tumultuous season marked by injuries and difficulties adapting to his new club, raising questions about his ability to return to form and fulfill the high expectations placed on him.

You should avoid flying into such challenges so that the referee has the chance to give you a red card. If we are one man down, then we have to run more to compensate for that man.

This has not been a banner campaign for Palhinha. Injuries, illnesses, and a slow transition to a new club have all felled the Portuguese international.

Read at Bavarian Football Works