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14-04-2024 05:56
14-04-2024 05:56
Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. FC Köln; Real Madrid eyeing Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz; FC Barcelona wants to keep Pedri away from PSG; Sergio Ramos to Inter Miami?; and MORE!
More than anything, Bayern Munich just needed a win — and it took a while, but the Bavarians got that elusive victory with a 2-0 decision over FC Köln.
Bayern Munich was in control of the match, but could not break through until the second half against a very game Billy Goats side. It was not perfect, but it was what Bayern Munich needed. Here are some quick hitters on the match:
As always, we’ll start with the starting XI:
Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sané were held out for precautionary reasons, which open the door for Sven Ulreich and Kingsley Coman. Mathys Tel stepped in for the injured Serge Gnabry. Jamal Musiala took a seat for Thomas Müller, while Aleksandar Pavlović and Raphaël Guerreiro got the call in the central midfield. Interestingly, Noussair Mazraoui got the nod at left-back (seemingly in preparation to face Arsenal FC), while Tuchel opted to start Matthijs de Ligt and Eric Dier to keep them sharp.
The pitch was very slick. Müller, Pavlović, and Tel all took hard falls.
Harry Kane had quite a few golden opportunities in the first half, but the Ghost of Lewy was hard at work keeping those out of the net. Kane easily could have (should have?) had four goals in the first half.
Sven Ulreich did a solid job in picking up the clean sheet for Bayern Munich. The goalkeeper had five saves in the match, including a couple really nice stops.
The more I see him play wing, the more I think that might be where Mathys Tel should play. As a club, Bayern Munich’s philosophy seems to be trending toward using wings, who play more like wide forwards, who focus on scoring. Sané, Gnabry, and Coman all fit that bill. If things stay the same, maybe Tel would be a seamless fit into that role (and would allow the club to sell off some player, who might be overpaid at this point in their respective careers).
The midfield pivot of Pavlović and Guerreiro did well for themselves. Both players put in strong efforts.
Speaking of Guerreiro, his 65th minute goal was an absolute beauty. Kimmich’s cutback corner was a nice way for that play to start.
Müller was just really solid overall. It was good to see him score the second goal after such a strong showing. The goal itself was just a product of intelligence, veteran guile, and heart.
Overall, Bayern Munich got a win that it desperately needed and that was great to see. Arsenal will present a tough challenge on Wednesday, but this look in Bayern Munich’s eye is as determined as it has been all season. While this season has been extremely frustrating, it would be a very positive development if Bayern Munich can find a way to eek past Arsenal in the Champions League. After that, anything can happen...(well, maybe).
If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast give them a look and/or a listen:
Madrid wants Musiala and Wirtz (Defensa Central via 90Min.com)
Is Real Madrid plotting a “German Football Transfer Daily Double”? It seems that the La Liga powerhouse is aiming to acquire Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz:
Real Madrid want to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala but have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as their immediate priority. The hope is to link the €110m-rated midfielder up with manager Xabi Alonso in the future.
Hoeneß enjoys watching Musiala (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß has enjoyed watching the resurgent play of attacker Jamal Musiala.
“He’s doing very, very well. It’s a pleasure to watch him keep the ball at his feet and keep his calm even under pressure”
Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is.
Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for the team to wake up and remember who it was.
Why Thomas Tuchel was so motivated to face Arsenal.
Is it just time to let Alphonso Davies walk?
Dayot Upamecano might be unhappy with his role as a bench player.
Bayern Munich is worried about Joshua Kimmich’s reluctance to discuss his future. Is he on his way out the door?
Breaking down the brilliance of the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Barca wants to extend Pedri before PSG can get involved (ESPN)
FC Barcelona might be getting wind that Paris Saint-Germain is a fan of Pedri and the Catalans wants make sure that their youngs star does not go anywhere:
Barcelona are planning to hand midfielder Pedri a new contract, reports Fabrizio Romano. Discussions are set to take place in the next few months, with the Blaugrana looking to make him a key part of their future project. The 21-year-old has previously been on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain.
Dier making progress with German (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier is making progress with his German lessons.
“I’m taking [German] lessons every day and want to learn the language. In addition to English, I also speak Portuguese and Spanish. German is not easy because it is completely different. But I’m trying. My wife speaks and understands a lot. She comes from South Africa, speaks Afrikaans, it’s similar. She translates for me.”
Ramos to Miami? (Relevo via 90Min.com)
Could Sergio Ramos be on his way to Inter Miami? Maybe:
Sergio Ramos could join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami next year after his representatives paid a visit to MLS clubs over the Easter break.
Bayern Munich was in control of the match, but could not break through until the second half against a very game Billy Goats side. It was not perfect, but it was what Bayern Munich needed. Here are some quick hitters on the match:
As always, we’ll start with the starting XI:
Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sané were held out for precautionary reasons, which open the door for Sven Ulreich and Kingsley Coman. Mathys Tel stepped in for the injured Serge Gnabry. Jamal Musiala took a seat for Thomas Müller, while Aleksandar Pavlović and Raphaël Guerreiro got the call in the central midfield. Interestingly, Noussair Mazraoui got the nod at left-back (seemingly in preparation to face Arsenal FC), while Tuchel opted to start Matthijs de Ligt and Eric Dier to keep them sharp.
The pitch was very slick. Müller, Pavlović, and Tel all took hard falls.
Harry Kane had quite a few golden opportunities in the first half, but the Ghost of Lewy was hard at work keeping those out of the net. Kane easily could have (should have?) had four goals in the first half.
Sven Ulreich did a solid job in picking up the clean sheet for Bayern Munich. The goalkeeper had five saves in the match, including a couple really nice stops.
The more I see him play wing, the more I think that might be where Mathys Tel should play. As a club, Bayern Munich’s philosophy seems to be trending toward using wings, who play more like wide forwards, who focus on scoring. Sané, Gnabry, and Coman all fit that bill. If things stay the same, maybe Tel would be a seamless fit into that role (and would allow the club to sell off some player, who might be overpaid at this point in their respective careers).
The midfield pivot of Pavlović and Guerreiro did well for themselves. Both players put in strong efforts.
Speaking of Guerreiro, his 65th minute goal was an absolute beauty. Kimmich’s cutback corner was a nice way for that play to start.
Müller was just really solid overall. It was good to see him score the second goal after such a strong showing. The goal itself was just a product of intelligence, veteran guile, and heart.
Overall, Bayern Munich got a win that it desperately needed and that was great to see. Arsenal will present a tough challenge on Wednesday, but this look in Bayern Munich’s eye is as determined as it has been all season. While this season has been extremely frustrating, it would be a very positive development if Bayern Munich can find a way to eek past Arsenal in the Champions League. After that, anything can happen...(well, maybe).
If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast give them a look and/or a listen:
Madrid wants Musiala and Wirtz (Defensa Central via 90Min.com)
Is Real Madrid plotting a “German Football Transfer Daily Double”? It seems that the La Liga powerhouse is aiming to acquire Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz:
Real Madrid want to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala but have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as their immediate priority. The hope is to link the €110m-rated midfielder up with manager Xabi Alonso in the future.
Hoeneß enjoys watching Musiala (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß has enjoyed watching the resurgent play of attacker Jamal Musiala.
“He’s doing very, very well. It’s a pleasure to watch him keep the ball at his feet and keep his calm even under pressure”
Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is.
Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for the team to wake up and remember who it was.
Why Thomas Tuchel was so motivated to face Arsenal.
Is it just time to let Alphonso Davies walk?
Dayot Upamecano might be unhappy with his role as a bench player.
Bayern Munich is worried about Joshua Kimmich’s reluctance to discuss his future. Is he on his way out the door?
Breaking down the brilliance of the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Barca wants to extend Pedri before PSG can get involved (ESPN)
FC Barcelona might be getting wind that Paris Saint-Germain is a fan of Pedri and the Catalans wants make sure that their youngs star does not go anywhere:
Barcelona are planning to hand midfielder Pedri a new contract, reports Fabrizio Romano. Discussions are set to take place in the next few months, with the Blaugrana looking to make him a key part of their future project. The 21-year-old has previously been on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain.
Dier making progress with German (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier is making progress with his German lessons.
“I’m taking [German] lessons every day and want to learn the language. In addition to English, I also speak Portuguese and Spanish. German is not easy because it is completely different. But I’m trying. My wife speaks and understands a lot. She comes from South Africa, speaks Afrikaans, it’s similar. She translates for me.”
Ramos to Miami? (Relevo via 90Min.com)
Could Sergio Ramos be on his way to Inter Miami? Maybe:
Sergio Ramos could join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami next year after his representatives paid a visit to MLS clubs over the Easter break.