Bayern’s Defense ‘As Soft As Quark Cream’

Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann made it clear after his appointment that he viewed the team as a long-term project, and that it could take years for his new policies to take effect. But neither fans nor team officials have that kind of patience, and already questions are being asked after Bayern’s first competitive game under its new boss.
 
Bayern won its German Cup first-round series by scoring for goals on the road, but that wasn’t enough to stop the first grumbling. The team also conceded three times, against Rot-Weiss Erfurt of the third division, with their defense looking “as soft as quark cream,” writes Moritz Kielbassa. In case you don’t get his drift, quark cream is a custard-like German dessert.
 
GM Uli Hoeness remarked acidly that at least they hadn’t needed penalties or extra time, as they had in previous seasons against lower-league opposition. “Juergen made a lot of changes,” said club President Franz Beckenbauer. “Now there have to be results, otherwise the changes are no use.” Executive Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, meanwhile, said that a period one or two years is too long to expect people to wait for results. “Even if those responsible for the club were able to wait that long, the public would probably see things differently.”