Before the reunion between FC Bayern and Lazio in the Champions League, Miroslav Klose is a man in demand, after all, the former German national player hunted for goals for both clubs during his playing days. However, his connection to the Italians seems to be stronger – also because he is increasingly unable to understand the personnel decisions in Munich.
“You should be a little more patient with a coach from a club perspective and give him more time so that the players can understand his ideas,” said Klose in an interview with “ran” about the impending separation between Tuchel and FC Bayern.
Both sides originally wanted to work together until at least 2025, but after the negative trend of the last few months they decided to go their separate ways at the end of June.
Klose said: “I still remember when Louis van Gaal came to Bayern: he divided lines all over the pitch and set up triangles that you had to move between. We players didn’t understand anything at first, until you did At some point after three to four months you understood. And then you were able to play such successful football, which to this day forms the basis at FC Bayern.”
In general, the 45-year-old complained that the German record champions only “seldom” get the time they need to convey their game idea.
Klose is worried about FC Bayern’s “DNA”.
At the same time, Klose made no secret of his disappointment with some of Munich’s stars.
“To be honest, you have to admit that some of Bayern’s players haven’t played to their standard recently,” the 2014 world champion explained. And: “My opinion is that the structure and the composition of the team are not right.”
This resulted in a ragtag group of players who were “vulnerable in many areas”. Also because “at some point there was a vacuum in the leadership roles”.
Klose fears that the many coaching changes could have left a bigger mark. “You have to be careful that the club doesn’t lose its DNA because that’s dangerous,” warned the former world-class attacker.