Hannover v Bayern Munich Preview: Coman urges team-mates to rise above Guardiola speculation
The teenager says the team must not let speculation over their coach's future distract them but hopes he stays
Kingsley Coman says speculation about Pep Guardiola's future will not affect the Bayern Munich squad ahead of their trip to Hannover in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
The former Barcelona coach's contract with Bayern expires at the end of season and he will reportedly announce a decision about his future at the club after this weekend's encounter.
Several reports earlier this week suggested Guardiola has already told the Bavarians that he plans to move on come the end of the season, but neither of the parties involved has officially confirmed anything as of yet.
Coman though is adamant the uncertainty will not influence Bayern ahead of the match against Hannover.
"I would be sad if Guardiola would leave Bayern. He is the best coach in the world for me. He has helped me develop more than anyone else, gave me a lot of playing time and always believed in me," Coman told Sky .
"But the ongoing decision about his future does not affect the team in any way. I can assure you that's not an issue.
"I hope that he stays. I never got the feeling that he wants to move on. Guardiola will find his feet wherever he goes. I have no doubts about it. I can only wish him the best. But it is his decision."
Guardiola's focus will be on Hannover only on Saturday and the Spanish coach has plenty of injury concerns ahead of the match at the HDI Arena.
Arjen Robben (muscle problem), Mario Gotze (adductor) and Franck Ribery (thigh) are all unavailable in attack, while David Alaba (ankle), Juan Bernat (groin) and Medhi Benatia (thigh) are all expected to miss the Hannover clash as well.