Overview

• Karl Hein, a 23-year-old Estonian on loan from Arsenal, started in Munich due to Mio Backhaus’s shoulder injury.
• Hein made several strong saves in the 0:4 defeat at the Allianz Arena, including denying Harry Kane twice and stopping Nicolas Jackson late.
• Werder executives and teammates praised the debut, with Clemens Fritz calling it “top” and captain Marco Friedl highlighting multiple outstanding stops.
• Steffen said the loss was not on Hein and made clear the club will not open a public goalkeeper debate as they await Backhaus’s return timeline.
• Hein expressed respect for Backhaus and said he is available to help the team without demanding to be named the number one.