Bavarian Podcast Works S7E16: Checking on where Bayern Munich stands as we hit the international break; Has Jamal Musiala made the leap?; Checking out Germany’s roster; and MORE!

Sitting atop the Bundesliga table by the slimmest of margins over Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich will travel to Werder Bremen in a match that it absolutely needs. While much of the focus for fans has been on the changes that could occur on the roster and in the board room, there is still a league title to capture. For Bayern Munich, grabbing another three points this week could be vital to that pursuit. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team resides in the Bundesliga table and a peek at their recent form. Despite some quality names on the roster, Werder Bremen has not been able to put things together this season. Who you should know on Werder Bremen and why. Ideas on how Bayern Munich could line up for this match and the rationale behind some of our selections. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Touko 202319min

So Bayern Munich managed to squeak past the worst team in the league and managed to score more than one goal for only the second time in the Thomas Tuchel era. While beating Hertha Berlin puts Bayern ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the table, questions will be asked of the coach and the team after the performance we saw in the first 70 minutes. The Bundesliga title race isn’t over, but it feels rather ... lacking. In this episode, INNN and Marcus talk about the following: Thomas Tuchel’s latest lineup, and his decisions therein. A recap of how the game went, and Bayern’s unconvincing chances at goal. How Joshua Kimmich opened up Hertha Berlin to bring home three points. The problem with underperforming players at Bayern Munich, starting with Jamal Musiala. Do guys like Sadio Mane and Serge Gnabry deserve to keep getting chances? Tuchel’s player judgement questioned, especially regarding players like Mathys Tel, Noussair Mazraoui, and Thomas Muller. Is there a mentality problem with this current squad? Changing the discussion to the title race — can Borussia Dortmund keep up? Why has Bayern Munich been so dominant in the Bundesliga? Should BVB blame themselves for their lack of success in the last decade? Why are the big Bundesliga teams so inconsistent? Comparing this current Terzic BVB side to the great BVB sides under Jurgen Klopp. Is this title race a little lacking in quality? Will Bayern Munich go on to win the title, or will Borussia Dortmund lose it?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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Huhti 202341min

What happens when Bayern Munich is in the midst of a crazy period where the executives, the coaches, and the players are all under-performing and are event being referred to as “shambolic” by some pundits?Well, at Bavarian Podcast Works, we throw our normal Weekend Warm-up format out the window and go full roundtable. Instead of just hearing my voice, I teamed up with BFW superstar Ineednoname and former BFW staffer and current Daily Mail journo Jake Fenner to break down what’s went wrong, how things are going, and what things might look like moving forward. We cover it all, give our takes on why this has become a mess, and why no one — from the coach to the CEO to the starting No. 8 — is really safe these days. 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Huhti 20231h 2min

Just a couple of months ago, it appeared unlikely that Bayern Munich would still be playing meaningful games at this point of the season.Now, the team is fight for its Bundesliga life. Sitting in second place, the Bavarians will have to fend off a hapless Hertha Berlin side, in hopes of not totally burying itself in the league. Let’s take a look at wat we have on tap for this episode: A look at the Bundesliga standing and the recent form of both teams. A complete guess at what Thomas Tuchel might do with his lineup for this match. Some thoughts on how this is all unraveling and why it might not be easy to find a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Huhti 202325min

So in about three weeks, Bayern Munich have been knocked out of both competitions and are no longer leaders in the Bundesliga. The football is dire and coach Thomas Tuchel seems to lack any answers. The majority of the questions, however, will be directed at the men at the top — Oliver Kahn, Herbert Hainer, and Hasan Salihamidzic. In this episode, INNN and Fergus talk about the following: Is it time for the Bayern Munich board to go? Who is the #1 culprit behind the current state of affairs? The curious case of Hasan Salihamidzic and his work as a sporting director. Oliver Kahn’s lack of vision, his role in sacking Julian Nagelsmann, and the consequences. What does Herbert Hainer even DO? The lingering influence of Uli Hoeness — how much power does the current board actually have? How the absence of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is felt at all levels. A final word on whether the board should stay or go. Is Thomas Tuchel still the right guy for the job? Doubts about the coach’s judgement — lineups, tactics, player selection. What kind of transfers should Tuchel be given? The absurd scenario: Could Julian Nagelsmann ... return to Bayern Munich? Are there any alternatives to Tuchel? Putting the season into perspective. 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Huhti 202345min

Well that’s it, Bayern Munich are cooked. The Bundesliga title is sliding out of reach, and honestly should’ve been well out of reach if any competent challenger existed in this league. What an absolute shambles. This isn’t time to mince words. The situation is really dire. Here are our talking points from the game: Despair. Sadness. Swearing. How Thomas Tuchel has completely abandoned the simplicity we saw versus Borussia Dortmund. Why can’t Bayern Munich score the second goal? The demise of the “can-opener”. How the Thomas Tuchel DNA is already becoming visible at Bayern, and it’s not good. Thomas Tuchel doesn’t seem to know the strengths of his squad. Another case of awful substitutions — why sub Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich? Calling on the board to resign on the back of this gamble, and many other mistakes. Isn’t the squad good enough to beat Mainz? How Thomas Tuchel needs to fix this. Let’s stop remixing failed experiments — no more back threes especially. 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Huhti 202315min

Bayern Munich’s season has been knocked upside down. The DFB-Pokal run is over, the Champions League hopes have been crushed, and now fan have been left to pick up all of the pieces, while hoping like hell that the squad can remain focused enough to capture the Bundesliga (which is no sure thing at this point): A preview of Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05. The fallout from Bayern Munich’s elimination at the hands of Manchester City including the Oliver Kahn getting ousted rumors, Thomas Tuchel’s blame game, the team’s collapse since the hiring of Tuchel, and more! Transfer talk including Bayern Munich’s striker list — which has two less names these days, including Hasan Salihamidžić failing to take accountability for the lack of a Robert Lewandowski contingency plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Huhti 202344min

Bayern Munich earned a 1-1 decision against Manchester City in the Champions League, but it was not enough to claw through to the next round. Manchester City won the tie 4-1 on aggregate and the Bavarians will now try to hold on to their slim lead in the Bundesliga to salvage the once-promising season. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI selections — what worked, what didn’t. A rundown of the scoring, the subs, and the many, many yellow cards. Erling Haaland is ruining Dayot Upamecano (who had another rough outing). When the changes go down Kingsley Coman needs to stay. He was menace. What this all means and why the board’s decision continues to be a complete disaster. 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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Huhti 202330min