Takeaways for Bayern Munich from 4-2 defeat against Hoffenheim
Takeaways from final matchday of the Bundesliga campaign as Bayern Munich suffer 4-2 defeat against Hoffenheim.
![Bayern Munich ended the Bundesliga season on a disappointing note by losing 4-2 away at Hoffenheim. Bayern Munich ended the Bundesliga season on a disappointing note by losing 4-2 away at Hoffenheim.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7739,h_4353,x_0,y_796/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/391/01hy8p2tbecpkaqf1mnd.jpg)
Neuer and defense let Bayern down
For large chunks of the season when Bayern were struggling, a lot of it had to do with a disconnect between midfield and defence. On matchday 34, Manuel Neuer was uncharacteristically error prone particularly when playing the ball with his feet. His apparent lack of focus did little to get the best out of the defense and ultimately had a knock-on effect on the midfield which led to cheap goals being conceded.
Neuer would need to come back next season with a renewed focus as his ball playing abilities are an important aspect of Die Roten’s overall play.