"Haha, that foul from Holger was very decisive."
The referee blew his whistle, giving Badstuber a yellow card and awarding a free kick in a dangerous position upfield. But up in the executive box, Rummenigge just laughed and applauded.
When you're up against a player like Wang Shuo, you have to be decisive and commit to the challenge. If you have to foul, you foul.
Any hesitation, and he would have gotten past you.
"Wang Shuo gave that kid a terrible time back in the U19s. He probably learned his lesson," Hennes added with a laugh.
"See? Our players aren't bad at all. As long as we trust them, they can develop quickly."
Rummenigge wasn't just talking about Badstuber. He was also referring to Gomez, Thomas Müller, and all the other homegrown German players.
Hennes nodded, completely agreeing with that sentiment.
From Ribery to Robben, Bayern's current team-building strategy was to rely on high-level foreign talent to foster the development of their homegrown players.
