This is how Christoph Freund is expanding his power at FC Bayern. The Austrian has installed several people he trusts with the record champions.

Richard Kitzbichler, René Marić and Bastian Wernscheid are key confidants. Freund appreciates the duo's football expertise - and in certain cases also trusts their scouting expertise. After the club parted ways with U19 coach Michael Hartmann, Marić stepped in and will look after the A youth team until the end of the season.