Fundamental issues? These could range from the lack of defensive organisation against Real, something that should be being addressed on the training field, to a philosophical disagreement. Bayern shifted through the gears quickly under Jupp Heynckes in winning the Treble last season but are more deliberate, more possession-orientated under Guardiola.
They have still won the Bundesliga, and are in the final of the German Cup, but this European humiliation will hit hard. Franck Ribery's lack of influence against Real is almost symbolic of fears about Bayern losing their high-speed urgency that helped them win the Champions League under Heynckes.
Guardiola is too intelligent an individual not to tackle the issue. He is so studious about the game, having effectively reinvented it in his time at Barcelona, that he will doubtless dedicate himself to finding a better balance, a winning balance. Guardiola is a wonderful force for good, a coach whose innovative ideas form large sections of the Pro-Licence course studied by aspiring managers.
He remains an inspiration for a generation of coaches and players. Better to have somebody who coaches that the ball is a friend, to spend time with, than treat the ball as an enemy. Even if his tactics need tweaking, Guardiola and his philosophy should be cherished. Ancelotti spoke of the need for balance afterwards but made sure he praised Guardiola's "philosophy".
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