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!

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg played out a first half low in expected goals and low in actual action. Bayern seemed dominant but not really likely to score until Leon Goretzka opened the scoring.We discuss the following in this podcast:Whether Bayern played with a back four or a back threeThe return of Leon Goretzka and his influence in midfieldNils Petersen’s momentThe excellence of Thomas MüllerWhy Bayern might have gotten lucky todayWhy there seemed to be a lack of sharpness at timesMaking sense of the bizarre events toward the endThe exclusion of Kevin Schade and Woo-yeong JeongA thought or two on the upcoming Villarreal clash.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.

2 Huhti 202212min

Another week is close to being in the books and there was plenty of Bayern Munich news for us to think about this week.Even with the Bavarians sitting out during an international break, the news and rumors were flowing. Germany looked relatively good during its set of games against Israel and the Netherlands, too, so let’s dive in. This is what we have on tap for this episode:Serge Gnabry is unhappy, but still wants to re-sign with Bayern Munich — and why this could be the right time to part ways. David Alaba is campaigning for Gnabry to move to Real Madrid.Corentin Tolisso wanted 12 million!?Bayern Munich would rather have Noussair Mazraoui than a new center-back.Jamal Musiala’s star is exploding.Germany has a right-back problem.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.

1 Huhti 202235min

Right before the international break, Bayern Munich ousted Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, but there is no rest for the weary. The Bavarians will now face off with a pesky SC Freiburg side, who is looking to hang on to a top-six position.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where both teams sit in the Bundesliga table.The amazing season (so far) for SC Freiburg.Why German national team fans might want to keep an eye on Christian Gunter and Nico Schlotterbeck.A rundown of who might be in this week for Bayern Munich and why some key players might get the conservative treatment from Julian Nagelsmann.A guess on Nagelsmann’s lineup, why we are expecting the back-three to return, and how we might see Kingsley Coman at wing-back.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.

30 Maalis 202220min

It was an international friendly but it didn’t feel like it at times as Germany faced the Netherlands on their home turf in Amsterdam. Two former Bayern Munich coaches went head to head and ended up sharing spoils and both teams came out of the match with pros and cons to consider. Unlike with the Israel match, there was plenty to discuss this time.Here are our talking points from the game:Hansi Flick surprises everyone by not going with a back-three after using it against Israel.How GOOD is Jamal Musiala? Just a loooong monologue on the amazing qualities of Germany’s golden boy.Should Musiala displace Leon Goretzka from the starting XI? A question for both Bayern and Germany.Reviewing the rest of the good performances — Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Timo Werner, and Nico Schlotterbeck.Now looking at the bad — Florian Neuhaus, Julian Draxler, and Julian Brandt. Yikes.Why Germany is nowhere near as deep as France and Hansi Flick should change up his selection decisions.Changes that Hansi can make to the lineup for the Nations League, potentially putting Niklas Sule at right-back.David Raum didn’t look anywhere near as hot as he did against Israel — who will be the starting LB at Qatar?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.

29 Maalis 202212min

We’re halfway done with the international break and there’s not much for Bayern Munich fans to talk about at the moment. Good thing Germany exists, or we’d have to cancel this podcast. Hansi Flick just beat Israel 2-0 with a bunch of fringe players on the National Team, and with it being a World Cup year and the Netherlands game left to play, there’s a lot to talk about. Of course, there were some transfer rumors too.In this episode, Tom and Ineednoname discuss:Germany’s weird setup against Israel.How individual players performed, especially guys like Havertz, Werner, Musiala, Raum, and Schlotterbeck.Did Hansi Flick copy Julian Nagelsmann back-three style setup with Germany?How will Hansi Flick line up the defense in Qatar? Who plays at right-back? Does Hansi have a problem with Baku?What kind of a setup will we see for the Netherlands game? Should Julian Weigl keep playing for Germany?Is Noussair Mazraoui worth the money Bayern are offering?Bayern Munich’s newfound relationship with Raiola and how that affects transfers going forward.Why Matthias Ginter doesn’t seem like a serious target for Bayern.How Mazraoui would be used by Nagelsmann.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.

28 Maalis 202236min

After Bayern Munich trounced Union Berlin 4-0 last weekend, the squad headed off for an international break. While some players reported to their respective countries for duty, some others are working to get healthy for the stretch run of the season.This break could not have come at a better time for the Bavarians — especially because there was ample for us to discuss, even without a game on the docket. Here is what we have on tap for this week’s podcast:The good timing of the international break for Bayern Munich, Germany’s slate of games, and why it will still be interesting to watch.Why Oliver Kahn’s new hands-on approach was needed and why a cup of coffee or a pint of beer are always a god way to strengthen relationships.Liverpool and FC Barcelona’s interest in Robert Lewandowski and why Bayern Munich should be wary of what Jurgen Klopp can offer (not just a big salary).Marcel Sabitzer’s uncertain future and why it might make sense for both sides to move on.Why Bayern Munich should pass on Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch and start pushing money toward positions that the club has a more pertinent need for next season.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.

24 Maalis 202235min

The draws are in, and Bayern Munich will face Villarreal in the Champions League quarter-finals, setting up a potential meeting with Liverpool in the semis (if we make it that far). Meanwhile, the club secured a solid 4-0 win over Union Berlin in the weekend — a welcome boost for Julian Nagelsmann following consecutive draws in the league. Plenty to talk about, transfer rumors included.In this episode, Tom and Ineednoname discuss:What has been working and not working for Julian Nagelsmann in recent weeks?Is the back-three system on its way out at Bayern?Why Alphonso Davies is the most crucial element of Bayern’s Champions League campaign.Does Leon Goretzka immediately return to the team setup after his injury?Which Bayern midfield would Tom field against Liverpool?Talking about potential transfers — Matthias Ginter, Ryan Gravenberch, Mazraoui and the Raiola connection, Djed Spence, Pedro Porro, and more.Why Julian Nagelsmann should’ve given more chances to guys like Tanguy Nianzou and Omar Richards.Closing thoughts with the national team, how we want to see Germany line up with possibly David Raum added to XI and a strike partnership between Thomas Muller and Kai Havertz.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.

21 Maalis 202238min

Make no mistake - Union Berlin are among the most defensively solid sides in the Bundesliga. In fact, they were ranked 4th best among all BuLi sides in the defensive aspects of football heading into this tie. Bayern Munich had other ideas.Nagelsmann’s choices seemed near-perfect in what was an absolute tactical masterclass and a dominant performance from the Bavarians. Union Berlin pressed ferociously and defended with everything they had in the early minutes, but quickly fell prey to the mean Bavarian attacking machine, getting hammered 4-0 in the process. Here are the talking points from the game:Union Berlin’s style of play, and how Nagelsmann countered itNianzou with a great performance... Stanisic quite solid, but still quite rawBayern’s brilliant attack, Lewandowski is unstoppableA very good defensive effort (and a CLEAN SHEET!!!!)Neuer’s underrated contributionsMidfield looking in control... Musiala growing into the 8 role?Overall assessment + looking forwardLearn 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.

20 Maalis 202220min