Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath punished his players for underperforming by denying them water during a cross-country run, according to reports.
Earlier this week, SportBild had revealed that Magath emptied most of the players' water bottles during a run through woods after the 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich a week ago.
The paper quoted Magath as having said: "You don't deserve more water than that after your performance. Share the rest"
In a kicker interview on Thursday, the 59-year-old said he had emptied a few bottles but defended his unusual measure as a team-building exercise.
Who sent him that one to do? That is extra-harsh!
Not good at all
Who sent him that one to do? That is extra-harsh!
Not good at all