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Mainz (dpa) - The Bayern bosses around CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge disappeared just as quickly as the disappointed professionals after the strangely bloodless appearance of the designated German champions in Mainz.
No cheers, no winning photos - the firmly planned soccer title celebration of the Munich team had to be postponed after the unexpected 1: 2 (0: 2) in the twelfth of the table on Saturday.
"It's a shame that we couldn't take the step," said coach Hansi Flick: "I have to digest this defeat first."
Despite the mistake shortly before the finish line, the 56-year-old did not have any doubts about the 31st championship.
«We still need a win.
I assume that we will get that too, ”emphasized Flick.
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In the two-week Bundesliga break, Flick's focus is not just on the season's end spurt.
For the successful coach, decisive discussions are pending with the Bayern management about the early termination of his contract, which will be valid until summer 2023, that he wishes.
“We have agreed that we will sit down after the game in Mainz,” said Rummenigge of “Bild am Sonntag”.
The negotiations will also deal with the issue of money. "If we are to meet Hansi's request, all parties must work together to find a solution that FC Bayern is also satisfied with," emphasized Rummenigge. "After all, we're talking about a trainer who has achieved something historic with us and whose work we are very happy with." Above all, Flick never wanted to lose Rummenigge.
Like their coach, Bayern should be interested in a quick solution in order to be able to advance their own plans for the coming season quickly and to calm down again.
Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic in particular had recently become the target of fan frustration.
It was “not fair how the public is currently dealing with Hasan”, criticized Rummenigge and made it clear: “At FC Bayern, we make all decisions, including transfers and management issues, together with the board of directors and the supervisory board - and the coach is the same involved. "
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Recently there had been repeated violent differences between Salihamidzic and Flick.
In the previous week, Flick, who won six titles with Munich last season, then made his wish for change public without consulting the club.
He is considered the favorite to succeed national coach Joachim Löw, who will stop after the European championship in the summer.
An early agreement between Flick and Bayern would also come in very handy for the DFB.
Before his departure, which the record champions will probably not deny him, Flick wants to make the fifth championship star clear.
Why this did not work in Mainz was obvious to him.
«The intensity of the team on the pitch was not as effective as we know it to be.
It looked a little slow, ”said Flick.
National goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who looked unhappy when Jonathan Burkhart conceded the first goal (3rd minute) and was powerless when Robin Quaison (37th) scored number two, saw it similarly.
«What happened in the first half was too little of us.
You can't go into this game like that and win, ”criticized the captain.
"The body language and our commitment to wanting the ball and playing it out from behind were not enough."
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If there was anything positive at all, it was Robert Lewandowski's goal deep in stoppage time.
With the 36th goal of the season, the world footballer came a little closer to Gerd Müller's Bundesliga record (40 goals).
Otherwise, the striker's comeback after a four-week injury break was rather inconspicuous.
"Robert certainly didn't stand out from the team," said Flick diplomatically describing Lewandowski's performance, which could also be improved.
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