Bayern reprimands Gnabry for the “amateur” fashion visit to Paris

Bayern’s Serge Gnabry in action during the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Cologne at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier)

Bayern’s Serge Gnabry in action during the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Cologne at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier)

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić has criticized striker Serge Gnabry for a “hobbyist” trip to Paris Fashion Week between matches as Bayern’s new year got off to a mixed start with two draws.

Gnabry posted photos of himself in various outfits on Instagram on Sunday during a day off after Bayern drew 1-1 with Leipzig on Saturday. He returned to the squad for Tuesday’s match against Cologne but was substituted at half-time when Bayern needed a 90th-minute goal to salvage another 1-1 draw.

“That’s amateurish. It’s exactly what I don’t like. It’s not Bayern Munich to waste time when you have a day off,” Salihamidžić said after Tuesday night’s game in comments reported by German news agency dpa.

“A rest day is meant to rest in order to advance in the next game,” said Salihamidžić, who said he would discuss the matter further with Gnabry.

The off-pitch activities of Bayern players have been in the spotlight after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing during free time after the World Cup. He is ruled out for the remainder of the season.

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