Bayern Munich promise departing coach Heynckes farewell trophies
With Guardiola coming in next season, players want to give departing coach silverware send-off
With Pep Guardiola confirmed as Bayern Munich's head coach for next season, the club's stars have promised to send off current boss Jupp Heynckes with trophies.
Bayern host the Bundesliga's bottom side, Greuther Fuerth, today at the Allianz Arena, nine points clear at the top of the table and with the football world buzzing over the arrival of ex-Barcelona coach Guardiola in July.
Bayern want to give Heynckes a fitting send-off by winning silverware for the first time since May 2010, starting by securing another three points against Fuerth as the German league resumes after the winter break.
Bayern captain Philipp Lahm with his team dominating the Bundesliga, while still vying for both the German Cup and Champions League, said: "Jupp Heynckes is a superb coach.
"We want him to have a great send-off, and what that means here at Bayern is winning trophies. That's what we should focus on now."
Bayern can expect few problems against Fuerth, who have picked up just one league win all season, while Heynckes' team were last beaten in the Bundesliga by second-placed Leverkusen in October.
Heynckes has a full strength squad to choose from, with Dutch wing Arjen Robben back from injury while centre-back Holger Badstuber is the only long-term casualty after tearing a cruciate knee ligament.