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Klinsmann makes Bayern his enemy

(China Daily)
Updated: 2006-04-11 06:47

Bayern manager Felix Magath said Kahn was not at fault for any of the goals and encouraged the goalkeeper to bounce back from the setback.

"If the German national coach can leave a goalkeeper like him on the substitutes bench then German football can not be that bad," said Magath.

"If Kahn is in this sort of form I have no doubt that we will win the league and the cup."

Kahn, capped 84 times by his country, must now decide whether to call time on his international career but Magath believes he will go to the World Cup.

"I expect him to go to the World Cup as the number two," Magath added.

Kahn's club and international team-mate Ballack offered some sympathy but had to watch his words when asked about Klinsmann's decision on Kahn.

"My opinion on this topic is well known. It is bitter for Kahn and I can sympathise with him," said Ballack.

"The Kahn story did affect the club but we just have to get on with it."