Raphael Honigstein believes Bayern Munich require a “rejuvenation” and significant restructuring this summer following a “disastrous season.”

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich cut a dejected figure during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Arsenal FC at Emirates Stadium in London, England. The English striker’s disappointment was palpable as his team suffered a 3-0 defeat.

In a shocking turn of events, Bayern Munich’s campaign in the Bundesliga has been labeled as “horrific” by Raphael Honigstein. The defending champions failed to secure their 12th consecutive title, losing out to Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen sealed the championship with a resounding 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen, leaving them an insurmountable 16 points clear at the top of the table.

With the Bundesliga title out of reach, Bayern’s only hope for silverware now lies in the UEFA Champions League. However, their journey in the competition has been far from smooth. They were stunned earlier in the season by 3. Liga side Saarbrucken in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

Speaking ahead of Bayern’s crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, Honigstein emphasized the need for significant changes across all aspects of the club in order to regain their dominance. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Honigstein stated, “By Bayern’s standards, it’s been a horrific season. If you don’t win the Bundesliga, even though it would have been the 12th time in a row, it’s a disaster. What this team needed was a refresh. Now that the Bundesliga title has slipped away, it has forced everyone to wake up and realize that mere managerial changes or a few player adjustments won’t suffice.”

He continued, “A major overhaul is on the horizon, and Bayern is finally making the changes that they should have implemented a couple of years ago. They need to inject new hunger into the squad, ensuring that players are not complacent after their previous successes.”

As Bayern Munich faces Arsenal in the second leg, the pressure is on for the German giants to salvage their season and keep their Champions League dreams alive. The outcome of this match could have significant implications for the future of the club and the much-needed transformation that lies ahead.