BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are again living up to their FC Hollywood tag, as a combination of lacklustre performances, public disagreements and talk of a successor to coach Carlo Ancelotti has provided an abundance of early-season drama. Lewandowski was criticised by Bayern's chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge who in turn was questioned by the club president Uli Hoeness. Rummenigge, like Hoeness a former Bayern player, said the club had a "serious and successful philosophy that has brought us big success." In the midst of all that, Bayern were humbled 2-0 by Hoffenheim last Saturday, increasing the pressure on former Real Madrid and Chelsea coach Ancelotti whose first season was regarded as underwhelming despite retaining the Bundesliga. In the midst of the intrigue, the home match with Mainz 05 on Saturday seems almost incidental.

Source: The Star September 14, 2017 10:30 UTC