5 areas where Bayern Munich have deteriorated under Carlo Ancelotti

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 20: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen is seen during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and SC Freiburg at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for MAN)
Ancelotti has a lot to prove at Bayern Munich

#4 Key players losing their form

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 20: Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen in action during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and SC Freiburg at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for MAN)
Thomas Muller’s goal statistics have decreased

One of the biggest issues in Ancelotti's debut season was the drop in form of key players - most prominently, Thomas Muller. The German international scored a stunning 32 goals in 49 games under Pep Guardiola during his final season at the Allianz Arena.

Under Ancelotti, Muller has struggled to recapture any form that saw him become one of the most potent and clinical strikers in European football. A shockingly poor return of 9 goals in 43 games saw Muller being questioned arguably for the first time in his near decade long career with the German giants.

The style of football introduced by Ancelotti could be described as more efficient on occasions, but players like Muller and even Franck Ribery have seen their goal return, general contributions and overall performances fall off since his appointment last summer.

An argument could be made for Ribery ageing and declining in ability; however, the question must be asked why Carlo refuses to allow young players the opportunity to shine.

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