In this situation, among the German National Team players, some were clearly aware, and they were unhappy with how Kotler was treated.
Because they knew Kotler was full of talent and had contributed so much to Bayern and the National Team. He shouldn’t be pushed out as the scapegoat for Bayern’s Champions League failure or the German National Team’s loss.
Before the match, some players spoke out for Kotler, but then they had conflicts with a few Bayern die-hard fans.
The relationships within the German Team were already falling apart at the time.
Facing the capitalist elite, there’s really nothing to say.
It’s right for Bayern.
But is it really right to push a player with a bright future into the abyss for the sake of Bayern’s stability?
Stiepelman of Paris Saint-Germain and Stiller, a forward for Manchester United, although not players from the Bayern system, were both relatively key attackers in the team.
They stood by Kotler’s side and approached the Head Coach before the match against the France Team, hoping the Head Coach would come forward to fight for Kotler’s justice.
Only this way can everyone unite, right?
Besides, Kotler’s number of assists already proves his ability.
He’s not as comprehensive as Melcan, as fast as Ludwig, not as quick as David, nor does he have the fame and strength of the injured Bass Tiger, but his control and distribution are absolutely world-class.
He can help the German National Team!
However, the Head Coach of the German Team publicly scolded them, saying they were causing trouble, destroying internal unity.
He asked what their purpose was, who instructed them, where the people behind them were, and the like.
The three were bewildered.
And those who didn’t fully understand the situation or believed the Head Coach was right also joined in half persuading, half scolding them.
Kotler immediately burst into tears, explosively questioning his own club teammate Melcan, who stood by the Head Coach: "Are you serious, Melcan? You clearly know everything; why can you still say what you just did?"
Melcan was stunned; actually, he had a fairly good relationship with Kotler.
"I... I just thought we shouldn’t have disputes before the match." Melcan suddenly felt a bit guilty.
"So I should endure endless humiliation before the match? How about I give you my social media account, and you take a look at the private messages from those Bayern fans?" Kotler replied, "And isn’t the one really causing trouble your esteemed German National Team Head Coach by your side?"
"Oh, I almost forgot, he’s still the brother-in-law of our Bayern coaching staff assistant!"
"You all bully me, thinking I know nothing?"
"If the German Team loses, how about I, Kotler, take all the responsibility? Isn’t this team supposed to belong to me alone? Previously nobody found me when we won; in the future, if we lose, I’ll take all the blame?"
"Bayern is like this, the National Team is like this; I’ll only play for myself from now on! What national honor, club honor, fans, teammates, all get lost! CNM!"
Kotler raged and left the locker room, almost hitting the Head Coach.
And then, in the match against the France Team, Kotler did not appear on the roster.
The German Head Coach did not retaliate previously, but after losing the match, publicly declared Kotler severely affected the team.
Such behavior left the two non-Bayern players astonished.
Too lack of quality.
They quickly left the National Team afterward, rushed to rest, and then returned to their clubs to play well.
The affair with the German National Team, completely intertwined with Bayern, let them play on their own.
Less than an hour after the German National Team’s announcement of Kotler’s dismissal.
Tony Kotler high-profile announced on his social media platform: "Whether it’s Bayern or the German National Team, I consider my actions fitting the logos and national flags on the jersey."
"But now, I am ruthlessly abandoned by them, and they even trample mercilessly."
"As for the National Team, forget it, I can’t do anything, I can’t give up my love for my hometown just because of football."
"But regarding the club, I feel Bayern is no longer suitable for me. I’m now unilaterally announcing that I am seeking a transfer, and I don’t want to stay at Bayern Munich even for one more second!"
"Any team, as long as they can help me escape Bayern, I am willing to fight for them with everything I have! Including my talent and loyalty!"
A single stone stirs up a thousand waves!
Kotler publicly broke with Bayern.
Bayern was naturally furious too.
Bayern’s management immediately decided to block Kotler, but only then did they realize Kotler was still on the first contract he signed when transitioning from youth training to a professional player.
Next year is his contract year.
Bayern can press Kotler into the reserve team for a year, but just a year.
From this contract, one can see Bayern’s strategy.
Though Kotler has become a major rotation player for the team, even though he was selected for the National Team, they haven’t given him a raise.
There’s no issue with contractual processes, but there are disadvantages in doing so.
Some players play and receive raises, eventually transferring at high prices, making both themselves and the team happy.
Some players do superstar work, earn child labor prices, and finally leave for free, leaving both themselves and the team embarrassed.
Kotler himself has decent standards, probably could be a starter, even a core, in strong teams in the Five Major Leagues.