Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 25 — The crazy week for Bayern Munich’s players; Germany’s dominance; The latest on Karim Adeyemi and Timo Werner; plus MORE!

As much as many players, coaches, and fans might not be ready for it, Bayern Munich has to get back to work.After a thoroughly disappointing elimination from the Champions League, Julian Nagelsmann is going to have to rally his troops to snap out of their funk and work on capturing another Bundesliga crown.Fatigued, weary, and probably a little banged up, Bayern Munich will face Arminia Bielefeld in a match that the Bavarians need to have in order to keep their stranglehold on the table’s top position.Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode:A quick chat on the after-effects of the Villarreal loss.A look at where each team is in the table and each squad’s recent form.A guess on how Nagelsmann is going to align his boys against Arminia Bielefeld.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Huhti 202218min

Bayern Munich unthinkably played to a 1-1 draw with Villarreal, which put the Spanish club through to the Champions League semifinals and sent the Bavarians packing from European play for the season.There is a lot to unload from this match, so let’s get right to it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:The starting XI featuring a back-three was probably the best call for Julian Nagelsmann to get things started — it worked in terms of putting Villarreal on its heels and applying massive amounts of pressure.Despite all that, Bayern Munich came away emptyhanded in the first half. There was plenty of urgency, but no end product.The elation of Robert Lewandowski’s second half goal and why it seemed like Bayern Munich was going to pull through.The big decision: Nagelsmann pulled Lucas Hernandez in favor of Alphonso Davies in a move that could define the young manager’s first season in Munich.The aftermath and why this season is a failure that was set up by the events of last season.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Huhti 202221min

It’s time for some action!Bayern Munich vs. Villarreal is upon us and the Bavarians need to pull out a victory here to move on. What we learned from the first leg of this tie, however, is that Villarreal will not go down easy and that it has the potential to make like hell for Bayern Munich.Can Julian Nagelsmann adapt with his tactics? Can the players on the pitch find a different way to attack that is more creative and precise than the previous effort? Will Unai Emery devise another game plan capable of frustrating the Bavarians into another loss?These are all questions that we touched on, but here is what we have fully on tap for the episode:A quick look the battle of the brains between Emery and Nagelsmann and why this might be a pivotal moment in Nagelsmann's career.Some thoughts on what frustrated Bayern Munich last time around, what could create danger for the Bavarians in this match, and why Villarreal needs to be taken seriously.A guess at how Nagelsmann will send out his starting XI. The big questions revolved around Jamal Musiala vs. Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sane vs. Serge Gnabry.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Huhti 202218min

Bayern Munich limped to a 1-0 win in a closely fought derby against Augsburg. Bayern earned a late penalty courtesy of a handball by Reece Oxford. The referee almost immediately pointed to the spot and Robert Lewandowski converted with a powerful penalty. In this podcast, we take a look at the following:That first halfJoshua Kimmich’s performanceJulian Nagelsmann’s substitutionsMore praise for Jamal MusialaNo goals from open play in 180 minutesThe ongoing issues impacting the backlineThe wingers, particularly Serge GnabryReece Oxford thingsGiving Augsburg credit where it’s dueAugsburg’s notable performancesThe problems pervading Bayern currentlyQuick thoughts back to Freiburg and ahead to VillarrealAs always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Huhti 202212min

The week was sort of normal until Wednesday initiated a run of craziness.Bayern Munich’s loss to Villarreal in the Champions League, followed the transfer craziness involving Robert Lewandowski and the Ajax duo of Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch really threw the latter part of the week for a loop.We hit on all of that and more, so check out what we have on tap:Where Bayern Munich went wrong against Villarreal and how things could get better on Tuesday.The potential acquisitions of Mazraoui and Gravenberch and why I don’t get one of the moves.Serge Gnabry’s negotiations and who has interest in the Germany international.The phenom who just won’t commit to Julian Nagelsmann.A couple of other items just for good measure.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Huhti 202228min

Bayern Munich will be looking to shake off its Champions League loss to Villarreal during its Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg this weekend.Die Fuggerstädter will not be a pushover, but Bayern Munich will be looking to get back on track and get things figured out. Here is what we have on tap for the episode:A look at where each team is in the standings and why Bayern Munich should be taking this match seriously despite its relatively big lead in the table.A look at two players to watch for FC Augsburg: Ricardo Pepi and Niklas Dorsch. Pepi is trying to establish himself after a winter transfer from MLS, while Dorsch is the Bayern Munich Academy’s Prodigal Son, who needed to leave to give his career a jolt — and has done just that.An internal debate on “Rest vs. Rust” for Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as he tries to select a starting XI. We gave our best guess as well.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Huhti 202220min

Bayern Munich succumbed to a surprise defeat to Villarreal CF in a game which honestly could’ve seen the tie decided then and there. Julian Nagelsmann was out-coached and his players were out-played as the Spaniards ran rampant over a Bavarian side who looked decidedly second best. Lots of things to think about for the fanbase, the media, the players, and especially the coach. We did not expect this to happen.Here are our talking points from the game:Did Julian Nagelsmann get the lineup wrong? Should Alphonso Davies have started? What about Goretzka and Gnabry?Goal breakdown — what happened during the goal we conceded and who is at fault for it?The problems with Bayern Munich’s record-breaking offense.Why is Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller so isolated?Problems linking defense and offense.Why subbing off Thomas Muller is a symptom of what is wrong with Bayern’s attacking gameplan.How should we set up to win the game at the Allianz Arena?Who deserves the majority of the blame for this defeat — the players or the coach?As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Huhti 202215min

What a week, huh? Bayern Munich returned to action with a dominant (if controversial) 4-1 win over SC Freiburg, taking their lead in the Bundesliga to 9 points with only 6 games left to play. With the Champions League quarter finals now upon us, there’s plenty to talk about as we prepare for the business end of the season.In this episode, Ineednoname and Schnitzel discuss:Is the Bundesliga title race done and dusted?Complaining about how bad Borussia Dortmund have been this season.INNN makes a bold prediction about the title race. Does Schnitzel agree?Why RB Leipzig will probably be Bayern’s main challenger for the title next season.Skip to around 11 minutes if you’re only here for the Villarreal preview.How might Julian Nagelsmann line up against them? Talking about lineup options and the availability of Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, and Robert Lewandowski.About the opponents: How did Villarreal beat Juventus to make it to the UCL quarters?Schnitzel tries to force INNN to make a prediction about the game.Should Leroy Sane play on the right or left against Villarreal?Will Niklas Sule return to the starting XI? Who does he push out — Upamecano or Nianzou?Closing out with our review of Germany’s World Cup group. Can Germany get out of this one?As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Huhti 202239min