Clrnc wrote:
Bryant wrote:
I think in Gnabry's case, it was understandable at that time. He was very injury prone and his contract was winding down. He could've left for free to Bayern or w/e German team.
No one could've forseen what he would become today. It happens to all clubs, like Inter and Zaniolo.
I disagree with this, many gave up on him but his talent was still very obvious, especially after the olympics. I remember the famous Gnabry vs Ox argument and 80% of the people here thinks Ox is much better for some reason or so, but for me Gnabry's talent and intelligence on the pitch has never disappeared. He was also only injury prone for the 2 years which was pretty unlucky with 2 big injuries.
We mismanaged him massively with that loan. We also did not make him feel valued by persisting with nonsensical players ahead of him
I don't disagree that we mistreated him and didn't give opportunities to players like Malen and Bennacer.
Perhaps we should've kept him and played him (or loaned him to a German team instead of West Brom), but I think his mind was set on joining Bayern, whether that involved a fee or going there for free. There's not many German players that'd say no to Bayern, just ask Leroy Sane.
He was sold for way below market value from Werder to Bayern too. Seemed like Bayern loaned Werder the money to buy or something back then.
