The Emotional Resurrection of Yann Sommer: A Slap in the Face for Bayern Munich
Late Sting for FC Bayern: Yann Sommer's Heartbreaking Moment
Standing tall at 183 cm, Yann Sommer, Inter Milan's triumphant goalkeeper, disproves the age-old debate about his height. In the face of adversity, Sommer excels, leaving a trail of frustration for opponents, including FC Barcelona, and a stinging slap for his previous team, FC Bayern Munich.
The Swiss guardian, now 36, tears up the grass at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, having secured a place in the Champions League final with his inspiring performance. His heroic saves, swift footwork, and relentless determination pave the way for Inter's historic victory, earning him the player of the match title in the thrilling 4-3 win against Barcelona after extra time.
The Swiss Press Hails Sommer's Performance
The Swiss media lauds Sommer's heroics: "Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer secures Inter's victory with world-class saves," proclaims the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. The Basler Zeitung describes him as an enchanting presence, while Marca, a Spanish sports newspaper, admits that the headlines will be about Barcelona, but the decisive player of the game was Sommer.
Sommer's Struggles at Bayern Munich
Inter's victory wouldn't have been possible without Sommer's outstanding performance. His swift passes on the ground enable numerous dangerous attacks on the Barcelona goal, followed by extraordinary saves that even goalkeepers twice his height might struggle with. With his effort, Sommer quells the jubilation of the traveling Barcelona fans by denying Eric García's seemingly unstoppable shot (in the 57th minute), preventing a 2-2 draw. Then, he single-handedly thwarts hundreds of Barcelona fans' anticipation by keeping out Lamine Yamal's almost perfect shot from the 17-year-old, tipped out of the left corner with his fingertips in the 114th minute.
Sommer's emotional display following the final whistle serves as a late slap in the face for FC Bayern – a club that coldly cast aside Sommer in 2023, after he joined Bayern in the same year as a replacement for the injured Manuel Neuer. However, Sommer was deemed an "unsafe factor" under Thomas Tuchel, Bayern's successor to Julian Nagelsmann, leading to his departure to Inter Milan for a small sum of just under seven million euros.
Bayern's Loss, Sommer's Gain
"I learned how it works at Bayern," Sommer once said reflecting on his time at the club. "They pick one or two players to blame, then the media jumps in, and they pick two more. And I was next." The unflappable Swiss chose to defend himself privately, explaining, "We had a very tumultuous situation at Bayern, filled with firing, transfers, restlessness, and various topics that had nothing to do with sports."
Playing in the Memory of Munich
The negative assessments, while partly unpleasant, did not go unnoticed by Sommer. On that remarkable night in Milan, he manages to deliver a fitting response without a word. Sommer's late revenge might have been unfelt on Munich streets, but the Bavarian capital now finds itself witnessing an emotional Yann Sommer in the Champions League final at the end of May - and not the FC Bayern.
Source: ntv.de
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