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Ismaning (dpa) - Statements by ex-national player Steffen Freund in the Sport1 program “Doppelpass” caused confusion on the Internet on Sunday.
The former Schalke professional drew a connection between the lack of discipline of the Schalke players Nabil Bentaleb and Amine Harit and their origins.
Freund said of Bentaleb: “He's one of the best players.
In the end, ended up at Schalke.
But is of French-Algerian origin.
Character ... If you have a squad planner, you have to know that a lack of discipline comes quickly if he is not the one who is set. "
But it is important to "malochen" on Schalke.
“And then I'll be with Harit.
Of course, he can't do that either with his roots, ”said Freund.
Harit is a Moroccan international born in France.
Both professionals are currently again suspended at Schalke.
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In the same broadcast, Freund later tried to explain his statements.
«I heard in the public media that it came across as racist.
That was not meant, of course, ”said the 50-year-old.
However, origins play a role in how you grow up as a person.
«And what your mentality is.
In Tottenham, if he didn't like the game, he just left the field, ”said Freund, who like Bentaleb used to play for Spurs.
FC Schalke 04 later commented on Freund's statements via Twitter: “The pause for thought for #Harit and #Bentaleb has nothing to do with their roots!
For us, that has basically nothing to do with the # origin. "
Schalke tweet
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Friend explanation of his statements
Freund's initial statements