"It seems that nice moves, a little dribble or a run forward with the ball under control are not exactly things which please the coach," the Paraguayan international told reporters in his homeland. "But I'm not going to change my attitude."

"I'm not going to start kicking opponents or throwing myself to the ground just to please this person (Magath)."

Santa Cruz, who joined Bayern as a teenager from Olimpia and is now in his fifth season at the club, added he could always leave and join another club if Magath was not satisfied with his performances.

Santa Cruz has been given more chances to start matches for Bayern following an injury to Peruvian Claudio Pizarro.

Paraguay face Venezuela at home in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.