"Lahm believes van Gaal had “high expectations.” But, he argues, the coach was unwilling to budge from his philosophies and or try new things. Under him, defender Lahm writes, Bayern Munich neglected defence and focused on scoring as many goals as possible.

On many occasions, Lahm says he spoke with van Gaal about the situation. But, he said the coach pretended to listen, then seemed to ignore him.

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Bayern Munich skipper Philipp Lahm is not shocked by the news that head coach Louis van Gaal will leave the club at the end of the season and made it clear that FCB simply can't afford a season without success.

"That is the way things are when you are at Bayern - if you are not successful, then you have to face the consequences and I think that is absolutely right," Lahm was quoted as saying by Bild.

"Bayern have the aim to be the number one all the time and always win titles. If that does not happen, then questions are asked of everything and that is what has happened this season."