Pep Guardiola had just led Bayern to their biggest success, the treble. The team also engaged with the community through various activities and offers. However, maintaining success was challenging, and Guardiola sometimes expressed frustration, even sending players to the changing rooms. Journalist Raphael Honigstein reported that players were struggling to understand Guardiola’s methods.
In 2016, Guardiola and Kimmich were seen in a heated debate after a game, where Guardiola praised Kimmich as one of the best centre-backs in the world. This stirred discussions about Guardiola’s impact on Bayern Munich players.