Under-pressure Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has received a vote of confidence from chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Kovac, 47, succeeded Jupp Heynckes in the Bayern hotseat in the summer but the Croatian has found it difficult at the Allianz Arena so far.
Bayern have won the Bundesliga title in the last six seasons but already face a battle to retain the championship under Kovac's guidance.
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The German outfit are currently fifth in the table and nine points behind league leaders and rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern have impressed in the Champions League, winning four and drawing one of their five Group E matches, but that has not stopped speculation surrounding Kovac's future.