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The previous manager of Bayern Munich before Hansi Flick became the interim manager was Niko Kovač. Kovač had taken charge of the club in 2018 after spending the previous season with Eintracht Frankfurt. His initial success with Bayern included winning the DFB-Pokal in 2019. However, inconsistent performances and increasing pressure from both fans and the club's hierarchy ultimately led to his dismissal in November 2019.