German coach Markus Babbel Bolt won't Be A Professional Footballer Even If He Trains For 100 years
German coach Markus Babbel, currently in charge of Western Sydney Wanderers after a playing career with Liverpool and Bayern Munich, is not impressed by Usain Bolt.
Addressing the retired athlete's trial in the A-League, Babbel criticised his quality.
"I've seen him play and, with all my love, I don't think he could achieve it [being a professional footballer] even in 100 years," Babbel admitted to Swiss newspaper Blick.
"It's sensational as a marketing action, as the A-League has got a lot of attention.
"But I can't take it seriously. Central Coast Mariners since August and has featured in pre-season, scoring two goals in a recent friendly. The 32-year-old has been on trial with
However, he still has to show his fitness and quality in order to win a first professional contract ahead of the season starting.
The eight-time Olympic champion sprinter is a well-known Manchester United fans and has also previously trained with Borussia Dortmund as well as clubs in Norway and South Africa.
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