Toni Kroos has expressed his doubts about Bayer Leverkusen’s transfer policy on his podcast Einfach mal Luppen, focusing on the case of Robert Andrich and the departure of Exequiel Palacios. The former German player, who had a brief stint at the club before his successful period at Bayern Munich, raises questions about the decisions made during the transfer window.
Kroos criticized the inconsistency of decisions regarding the squad, particularly concerning Andrich’s change in role and the subsequent sale of Palacios. According to reports, Andrich lost the captaincy and his playing time was affected, leading to speculation about his possible departure from the club. Despite this, the midfielder remained at Leverkusen, raising doubts about his future with the team.
The former footballer argues that if Andrich had been undervalued as a key player and was in danger of leaving, the decision to retain him could be interpreted as the club having other options in mind. However, the recent sale of Palacios, whom Kroos describes as having similar characteristics to Andrich, complicates this interpretation.
Kroos referenced the lack of logic in the decision to release a midfielder like Palacios while undermining the status of another in the same position. “You leave Andrich completely out of the team while at the same time selling someone who plays that same position. I don’t know, it seems very strange to me,” he stated on his podcast.
The former German international points out that a sale of this nature could be justified if the team has enough players to compete in midfield. He emphasized that getting rid of a necessary player in that position would be a risky decision, highlighting that Bayer Leverkusen’s planning should include a balance in decisions regarding starters and substitutes.
Kroos, who played for Bayer Leverkusen between 2009 and 2010 before his career at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, has maintained his public visibility through his podcast, often analyzing the state of football. This case highlights his concerns about the direction the club is taking in its rebuilding process and the effectiveness of its management in the transfer market.
Source: www.infobae.com
