Hansi Flick commented on Wednesday about Bayern Munich’s surprise loss to second-tier opponents.
By Bayern Munich’s shock DFB-Pokal failure to Holstein Kiel, Hansi Flick was “very disappointed” but the head coach asserted the German and European champions must move on.
In the second round on Wednesday, DFB-Pokal holders Bayern sensationally crashed out, shocked 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw against second-tier Kiel after extra time.
“It’s a shock of course. We’re very disappointed, we wanted to defend the treble. Taken altogether it was down to details, the team showed great spirit,” Flick said after the match according to the official website.
“We were dominant, which was our aim. It’s very annoying that we conceded the equaliser in the last second. We must congratulate Kiel, they made it a real cup fight, they were completely committed. We must put it behind us and improve.
“We must be more compact at the back. We must apply more pressure and be more solid when it comes to balls over the top.
“It’s surprising, that’s what the cup is like. Kiel defended well, their keeper turned in an outstanding performance. It just happens in penalty shoot-outs, I don’t blame Roca.”
