Joshua Kimmich rallies the troops following Bayern Munich’s 2-1 loss to in form 1.FSV Mainz 05

An unwanted break in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga form.

Despite a late pushback by Bayern Munich, courtesy of an 87th minute goal by Leroy Sané, Mainz ran away 2-1 winners thanks to Lee Jae-sung’s brace.

The loss to Die Nullfünfer saw Bayern’s six point lead atop the Bundesliga table shrink to just four points (potentially three should Eintracht Frankfurt emerge victorious over RB Leipzig), leaving little room for error in their final match of the Hinrunde against RB Leipzig next week.

In a post match interview with Az’s Patrick Strasser, Joshua Kimmich echoed the message of small margins while ultimately encouraging his side ahead of next week’s must win game (via @iMiaSanMia).

“This is now a dangerous but also very decisive moment of the season. All players must internalize that we absolutely have to win the last game of the year on Friday against Leipzig,” said Kimmich.