'We have all the chances to reach the semi-finals if we play with more efficiency,' he said. The head coach, though, has tried to remain positive. Choupo-Moting is more comfortable in a deeper role, and even though the stand-in scored, Flick was still left to reflect on what might have been with a top-level number nine in his attack. However, Bouna Sarr, Marc Roca and Douglas Costa, three of the signings, have barely played until now.Įric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the fourth October signing, was pressed into action against Paris St-Germain in last week's Champions League quarter-final first leg, with a knee injury forcing star striker Robert Lewandowski's absence. Salihamidzic made a few last-minute signings in October in an attempt to fill some of the holes in the squad.

We had a team last year that was quality-wise better than this year, everyone knows that,' Flick said. 'Let me say it this way: I have been the head coach for a year and a half here. Flick was frustrated that Thiago left the club last summer and also opposed the decisions of Bayern's management to end negotiations with David Alaba over a contract extension and to let Jerome Boateng's contract run out this summer.

The main arguments have been over recent transfer activities. 'Last year's team was better' Hasan Salihamidzic (left) made over 200 appearances for Bayern Munich between 19 We need to cause a 'mini upset' - Flick.Instead, there is a power battle playing out.Īnd, while all eyes are on Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain, with Bayern going to France trailing 3-2, the final outcome might be a split between the club and its much-heralded coach. The expectations are very high and you always have to stand by your team.Those not familiar with the club's inner workings might assume that all is happiness at Bayern, given the team's success. To be a coach at Bayern, you need thick skin. 'He left a lot of energy in the intense past year and a half. Thomas Muller, another key member of Bayern's hugely successful 17-month spell under Flick, added: 'He didn't give us the exact reasons, and he didn't have to. It was particularly important for him to inform us personally.' 'It was emotional for all of us because we had such a successful time together. 'The reasons don't matter to us,' he told Sky Sport Germany. The former Hoffenheim boss informed his players earlier in the week and captain Manuel Neuer respects the decision. I'm impressed with this team, their quality and their attitude.'įlick's announcement came on the back of Bayern's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, which moved the reigning Bundesliga champions seven points clear of RB Leipzig with five games to play. 'We've done a great job here for almost two years. 'My reasons for wanting to leave is something discussed internally and something that will remain internal,' Flick said. However, there have been suggestions of a strained relationship behind the scenes between Flick and Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, a rift allegedly triggered by the club's decision not to offer Jerome Boateng a new contract. I haven't held talks yet because we had an important phase here with the Champions League and the Bundesliga.'įlick replaced Niko Kovac in November 2019 and won a Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League treble in his first season at the Allianz Arena, which Bayern have added to with three more major trophies this campaign, with another Bundesliga possibly to follow. There's nothing more to say on that.'Īsked if he already has another positioned lined up, Flick said: 'No, my future is not clear. 'I was in the process of informing the club and my team, which was very important. We move 😤 #Packmas /i1XWjFvSAW- FC Bayern English April 17, 2021 'But for me the last few weeks have not been easy. 'Of course the DFB is an option that every coach has to consider,' he told Sky Sport Germany. He has been strongly tipped to take over as Germany's next head coach when Löw, who he previously worked alongside as assistant for Die Mannschaft, steps down after this year's delayed Euro 2020 tournament.įlick has previously hinted he would welcome the chance to manage the four-time world champions, though he insisted there have been no discussions with DFB national team director Oliver Bierhoff. The 56-year-old ended recent speculation over his future on Saturday by revealing in a television interview he has asked Bayern to terminate his contract, which has another two years to run, at the end of the campaign. Flick to leave Bayern, maybe for Germany role Hansi Flick says the Germany job is something he will consider if approached after announcing his decision to leave Bayern Munich, but he has denied already holding talks with German Football Association (DFB) chiefs over succeeding Joachim Low.

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