Happy Birthday, Miroslav #Klose! 🎉⚽️🎯

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Erik ten Hag to stay with Ajax, Klose with U-17, RIP Cando, and more!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vIm1a5DmAoQhg_0TrqRlkiu9AKg=/0x0:3284x2189/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65626492/1185497637.jpg.0.jpg">AFC Ajax Training Session and Press Conference</a> Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesBayern Munich’s search for a successor to Niko Kovac has reached clarity on at least one front: current Ajax Amsterdam coach Erik ten Hag will see out the season with his team.Erik ten Hag rules out leaving Ajax this winter (<a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/erik-ten-hag-ajax-bayern-17200458">Football London</a>)At the press conference before Ajax Amsterdam faces <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/chelsea">Chelsea</a> at Stamford Bridge, Erik ten Hag ruled out abandoning his team in the middle of the season to take the reins at <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a>. Ten Hag has been linked constantly with Bayern, both before and obviously after head coach Niko Kovac submitted his resignation on Sunday. But if he eventually comes to Bayern, it will not be through the January <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>:“Yes I can confirm I will stay,” Ten Hag said. “I feel a strong connection with my team, everyone at Ajax. I can confirm I will stay at Ajax this season.”Bayern is a fantastic club, it is still in my heart but I am at Ajax. I’m not a dreamer. I focus on Ajax and live for today and tomorrow’s game, which is important.”Asked if he had received contact from Bayern by a report in English, he added: “I’ve made my statement, I’ll leave it at that. Let’s talk about the game tomorrow.”<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/players/110277/miroslav-klose">Miroslav Klose</a> will not become Hansi Flick’s second assistant<a href="https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen-interimstrainer-hansi-flick-der-gute-mensch-von-muenchen-a-1294790.html">Spiegel</a> made waves online after claiming that “according to their information” Miroslav Klose, currently Bayern’s U-17 coach, would become interim coach Hansi Flick’s second assistant alongside Hermann Gerland. That would, of course, have been highly surprising, given Klose’s dedication to the U-17 team and his refusal this summer to move on from them after a year to the U-19 team — not to mention the same concerns that Erik ten Hag raised in his own comments about the Bayern job: abruptly abandoning his team mid-season.That skepticism was in order. TZ’s Manu Bonke swiftly dismissed the rumor:Miroslav <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Klose?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Klose</a> wird kein Assistent von Hansi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flick?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flick</a>. Er legt seinen Fokus weiterhin voll und ganz auf seine U17-Mannschaft beim <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>. <a href="https://t.co/YnkNmSkIm0">https://t.co/YnkNmSkIm0</a>— Manuel Bonke (@mano_bonke) <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke/status/1191416760114798599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a>And <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1191429624175218688">Sport1’s Florian Plettenberg likewise confirmed</a> that Klose will not join Flick’s coaching staff.Cando in memoriamGerman Bayern Twitter came to the sad realization that Jupp Heynckes’ beloved German shepherd Cando has passed away.Jupp Heynckes on Bayern Munich in 2017: "My daughter and my wife advised me on my decision. Then my dog Cando barked twice and the deal was sealed."
RIP CANDO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/1jnoAgwNwC">pic.twitter.com/1jnoAgwNwC</a>— Fahed &#9917;&#65039; (@Cutting_inside) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cutting_inside/status/1191527238312878081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2019</a><a hr…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern scouts Hakimi, U19s win 5-0, Haaland hat-trick, and ex-player puts hit on former teammate</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qMTq0UmzkPeLia1drNpq6cs2Y4g=/0x0:2621x1747/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66129359/1194521090.jpg.0.jpg">FC Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty ImagesBayern Munich’s chief scout was on hand in Augsburg to watch Achraf Hakimi, who is on the Bavarians’ radar as a serious option for right-back.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a>’s head scout observes BVB’s Hakimi (Bild)Bild’s Tobias Altschäffl noted that Bayern’s head scout Marco Neppe was in <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/augsburg">Augsburg</a> to observe Achraf Hakimi.Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcbayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcbayern</a>-Chefscout Marco Neppe schaut sich heute die Partie Augsburg gegen Dortmund live vor Ort an. Mit Hakimi steht beim BVB ein Spieler auf dem Feld, der die Aufmerksamkeit der Münchner erweckt hat. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcabvb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcabvb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BILD_Sport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORTBILD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORTBILD</a>— Tobias Altschäffl (@altobelli13) <a href="https://twitter.com/altobelli13/status/1218549367533117440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2020</a>FC Bayern head scout Marco Neppe is watching the match Augsburg vs Dortmund live locally. In Hakimi a player who has aroused the interest of the Munich club is standing on the pitch.Bayern was first linked to Hakimi almost two weeks ago as the club searches for options to reinforce its back line.Fighting words from Hasan SalihamidzicDie Zeit der Vorbereitung ist vorbei - morgen geht‘s gegen <a href="https://twitter.com/HerthaBSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HerthaBSC</a> wieder um wichtige Punkte in der <a href="https://twitter.com/bundesligade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BundesligaDE</a>. Wir haben nach dem Unentschieden aus der Hinrunde etwas gut zu machen und wollen unbedingt mit einem Sieg ins neue Jahr starten. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/9pJojhbgjk">https://t.co/9pJojhbgjk</a>— Hasan Salihamid&#382;i&#263; (@Brazzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brazzo/status/1218618136401936387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2020</a>The time for preparation is past. Tomorrow important points in the Bundesliga are at stake against Hertha. After the draw in the Hinrunde we have to do something good and we absolutely want to start the new year off with a win. #packmasU19s crush Augsburg 5-0!5&#8419;:0&#8419;! Unsere <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBU19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBU19</a> feiert einen Kantersieg gegen den FC Augsburg!

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&#9917; Malik <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tillman?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tillman</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayernCampus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayernCampus</a> <a href="https://t.co/En1YMTBWlS">pic.twitter.com/En1YMTBWlS</a>— FC Bayern Campus (@FCBjuniorteam) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBjuniorteam/status/1218549775802544128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2020</a>Klose’s U17s and Astoria Walldorf part with 2-2 friendly draw&#9878; Unsere <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBU17?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBU17</a> spielt im ersten Testspiel 2&#8419;:2&#8419; gegen Astoria Walldorf.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Klose?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Klose</a>: „Wir haben in der Vorbereitung noch genug Zeit, um an den Defiziten zu arbeiten."

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Miroslav Klose likely to become Hansi Flick’s assistant at Bayern Munich next season
Legends Cup Brazil 2019 Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty ImagesThe legendary former striker is currently coach of Bayern Munich’s U17’s, but he could be poised to make a move to the first team in the coming months.Since hanging up his boots, the legendary Miroslav Klose has pursued a coaching career. Currently, he finds himself with the Bayern Munich U17’s, whom he’s managed since May 2018. Klose is highly rated by the brass in Munich. So much so, that EuroSport allege that he will become one of Hansi Flick’s assistants in the near future.The report states that Flick already knows Klose well from their work together for the German National Team. Furthermore, Klose already has a defined role for when he joins on — working with Bayern’s front men. Robert Lewandowski, Joshua Zirkzee, & co. would truly be “learning from the best.” EuroSport claim Klose’s appointment is done and finalised, with an official statement coming soon.However, that may not actually be the case. According to Sport1’s Florian Plettenberg, nothing has been finalised yet. Otherwise, Plettenberg largely corroborates EuroSport’s story by stating that (the very real) talks are progressing well and there is a high likelihood that Klose will become assistant.Bei der Personalie #Klose ist nach meinen Infos noch nichts fix. Die Gespräche verlaufen aber gut, es wird konkreter. Tendenz: Er wird Co-Trainer von #Flick, bringt dann vor allem seine Offensiv-Expertise ein. @SPORT1 #FCBayern— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 27, 2020With respect to the personnel question concerning Klose, nothing is final yet according to my information. Talks are proceeding well, things are becoming more concrete. Trend: he’ll become Flick’s assistant coach, bringing above all his offensive expertise with him.Guess you could say, talks are Klose to being done...It appears that Klose will join the main roster at some point or another. From all accounts, he has the potential to be a fantastic coach and this is just the next step to further progressing in his managerial exploits. Who knows? We could see him in Flick’s position in a few years time.Read more...