Back fat? Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick unhappy with Niklas Süle’s fitness and weight after international break

Bayern Munich center-back Niklas Süle was surprisingly left out of Hansi Flick’s game day squad against Werder Bremen and it looks like the exclusion was not injury-related. In fact, it was more of Flick being unhappy with Süle’s fitness...and weight.

In a report by Bild (behind the Bild+ paywall), the German outlet said that Süle was not included in the squad against Bremen yesterday due to a “training deficit.” Flick, though, was allegedly miffed for the aforementioned reasons regarding the 25-year-old’s fitness levels and weight.

Interestingly, Flick also reportedly asked Süle today for a one-on-one discussion with his star defender in hopes of getting aligned.

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Oh boy...this is not the first time someone in Munich had an issue with Süle’s weight. Back in July of 2019, the was a mini-scandal about Süle’s eating habits. It had gained enough momentum that the big man took to the press to declare, “I’m no lard-arse.”

Is Süle really losing his form and getting out-of-shape or is Flick simply trying to light a fire under the Germany international? It’s unclear right now, but with the respective futures of David Alaba and Jerome Boateng uncertain — and Bayern Munich allegedly ready to start early negotiations on a renewal with Süle — Flick, the front office, and Süle should all get aligned on what the manager’s expectations are for Süle’s weight and fitness levels.

Especially with Süle allegedly dreaming of a future with Manchester United.

Honestly, we theorized that Süle and Joshua Kimmich were looking at grass on Süle’s phone, but maybe it was actually a takeout menu? Anyway, even if he is carrying a couple extra pounds, Süle could still smoke the great population in mostly any feat of speed or strength. Simply put, his “fat” is not something that a normal person would flinch at. Still, as a professional athlete, it is Süle’s job to maintain the levels of fitness that club requires. Clearly, this just needs a little alignment — and maybe a few less kebabs.