

With the last draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Bayern Munich is under fire from all over the place. The German press is asking for solutions from Carlo Ancelotti, the fans want explanations because despite being in first place, they can't seem to be able to win a game lately. For club legend Lothar Matthaus the problem lies in Carlo Ancelotti's treatment with the players.
Talking to Sky, Matthaus said: "Giving players a bit of freedom is a good thing on one hand, but you have to keep them on a short leash if you notice it is not working. The players will feel the consequences, particularly those who have disappointed Ancelotti, the players who have not been performing as expected. With such a strong squad, those players could be dropped from the starting XI. I think Ancelotti has what it takes to be stricter with his players. I think it is a good thing that he called on the players to take their own responsibility, but perhaps some of them did not understand it.
"But I am convinced that he can be very strict if necessary. He tried a certain approach and will have to try something else now that this isn't working. It's now up to Ancelotti to get the best out of the team again. Maybe some of the players thought it would all go automatically. You need to go the extra mile. The coach has to acknowledge this and take action."
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