The midfielder said family problems forced him to miss his country's friendly against Paraguay, and the Bayern Munich boss supported his decision to stay with his son
Bayern Munich coach Josep Guardiola says he supports Arturo Vidal's decision to drop out of the Chilesquad last week.Vidal courted criticism for La Roja in the summer when he was caught drink-driving as he crashed his car during the Copa America, after which he was handed a two-year driving ban.
The midfielder was again centre of attention as he pulled out of Jorge Sampaoli's squad to meet Paraguay, insisting family issues were the reason, which Pep has insisted was a valid reason.
"I believe Arturo. This happens here, in Spain, Germany, Italy, not just Chile," the trainer told Radio Cooperativa.
"I have spoken with him, he told me what happened. He asked the coach of the Chilean team permission for a problem with his son and he wanted to be close by.
"Why wouldn't I trust him? I spoke to him, I do not listen to speculation."
The former Barcelona man went on to talk about Bayern's current form at the start of the Bundesliga season.
"We want to be the best, but right now there is a club above us - Borussia Dortmund," he added.
"We are second on goal difference and we will try to become the best. That is why we're here."
No comments:
Post a Comment