Franz Beckenbauer hails Hansi Flick for reinvigorating Bayern Munich | OneFootball

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has praised the work done by Hansi Flick since taking charge of Bayern Munich.

Flick took over a struggling side from Niko Kovac mid-way through last season and went on to win the Bundesliga title, the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League in less than a full season in charge.

And former Bayern defender Beckenbauer has been impressed by what he’s seen from the coach so far.

“Hansi Flick has reinvigorated the team again,” Der Kaiser told Bayern’s club magazine.

“Before that it felt like some players weren’t really up for it. It’s one of his biggest achievements to get everybody going again and just convey joy. I really enjoy this football.

“Hansi has a very human side and he knows exactly how to speak to all the World Cup winners and serial champions. He’s accepted by the players and that’s reflected on the pitch. The treble didn’t come from nowhere.”

Bayern’s league title was their eighth in succession and the German Rekordmeister have received criticism in some quarters for their stranglehold over the Bundesliga.

But Beckenbauer believes their dominance should be considered “high art”.

“It used to be said that you’d have to rebuild the team after two or three title wins because they wouldn’t be able to give their all again. Players today are more rigorous,” he said.

“Being champions eight times in succession is a really high art, a sign of outstanding mentality and outstanding desire. I can only salute them. Brilliant.

“And I don’t get the impression these boys have had enough. The treble is definitely an incentive.”