Bavarian Podcast Works S8E4: Some BFW updates; Bayern Munich has a familiar face in camp and loaned out another youngster; Is Bayern making the right personnel decisions?; and MORE!

After downing FC Köln and Bremer SV, Bayern Munich steamrolling into this weekend’s Bundesliga tilt with Hertha Berlin. The Bavarians will play host to Die Alte Dame and should have some key players rested. Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka did not even make the trip to Bremen for the DFB-Pokal match (and it is probably a good thing they were held back given the 12-0 final score), which could be dangerous for Hertha Berlin. Imagine facing Robert Lewandowski with fresh legs?Yikes.Things could get rough for Hertha Berlin. Anyway, here is what we have on tap: A quick look at the recent form of both sides. A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup for the match. A prediction on the game.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.

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It’s finally happened — the Champions League group stage draw is here! Bayern Munich are set to face FC Barcelona, SL Benfica, and Dynamo Kyiv to begin the 2021-22 edition of the UEFA Champions League. Of course, a draw like this demands a reaction, and we here at Bavarian Podcast Works are more than happy to provide. Talking points from the draw:Initial (and rather bullish) reactionsGoing through each opponent one by oneHow will other Bundesliga sides fare?Who’s in the other Group of Death?Can Robert Lewandowski break the Group Stage scoring record?As always, feedback is appreciated and thank you for the support! Be sure to rate us, like us, subscribe to us, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your quality audio content.Find any of the contributors on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @TommyAdams71, and @bfwinnn.For the latest and greatest in football news, Bayern news, Germany news, and transfer rumors, be sure to visit www.bavarianfootballworks.com!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.

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Bayern Munich will face off with Bremer SV in the DFB-Pokal in what should (hopefully) not be much of a battle. Even without Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka, Lucas Hernandez, and Kingsley Coman, the Bavarians should be able to take care of business in an efficient manner. Whatever the case, this actually could be an important match for a few players looking to showcase themselves. This is what we discuss: A look at who is in and who is out.An internal debate aired on whether this would be a back-three or back-four set-up.Why this match is important for players like Corentin Tolisso and Leroy Sane.The good chance we will see Bouna Sarr starting.A prediction on the match. 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.

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Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann might just be toying with everyone when he has the club release his formations as a 4-2-3-1. During his team’s win over FC Köln, Nagelsmann absolutely shifted roles and responsibilities around without really calling it what it was. Will the new boss have more of that on tap? We cover that and whole lot more on this episode of Bavarian Football Works. Here is the rundown of what we have on tap: The finer points of Bayern Munich’s win over FC Köln, the formation, and what went right and wrong during the match. How the wings stack up and who should be starting on the offensive flanks. What signing Marcel Sabitzer would mean and a look at how he might fit. Talking “Title Hamsters”, dessert before dinner, and more!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.

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Phew, that was a wild ride. Bayern Munich’s second Bundesliga game this season saw them pitted against a feisty Köln side that was unafraid to attack and defended like their lives depended on it. Nagelsmann’s third game of the season showed signs of promise, but lacked the dominance and the free-flowing football that we’ve come to expect from Bayern in recent years. There were plenty of takeaways from the game, which have been covered in the pod. Here’s are some major points that will be covered:The lineup: A back 3 or a back 4?The lack of cohesion and a lot of rust witnessed in the first half.A tale of 3 wingers and 2 halves.Bayern’s defense is sus, as usual.A brilliant effort from Köln, who are to be taken seriously.Chuck’s magic.As always, do leave your feedback in the comments and thank you for the support! Be sure to rate us, like us, subscribe to us, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your quality audio content.Find any of the contributors on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog and @TommyAdams71.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.

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With another crazy week in the books, the Weekend Warm-up podcast is here to hit all the latest Bayern Munich news — and there is no shortage of that. Here are the topics we have on tap: How things stand after matches against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund.The news that Robert Lewandowski wants to move on why that means Bayern Munich needs to prepare to bid on Erling Haaland. Why won’t anyone bid on Corentin Tolisso?Is Bayern Munich taking a big risk by playing this season with Tolisso and Niklas Süle on lame duck deals?The uncertain season ahead of Julian Nagelsmann — especially after declaring his roster was a bit thin. As always, thank you for the support! Be sure to rate us, like us, subscribe to us, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your quality audio content.Find any of the contributors on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, and @TommyAdams71.For the latest and greatest in football news, Bayern news, German news and transfer rumors, be sure to check out www.bavarianfootballworks.com!Enjoy the episode!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.

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Bayern Munich will be back in Bundesliga action this Sunday, and against Köln, they will look to carry the momentum from their thrilling 3-1 win against Dortmund that clinched them the DFL-Supercup.Köln started the season with a dominant 3-1 win against Hertha Berlin, and will therefore be no easy opponent. Bayern’s defenders will have their hands full with Köln’s speedy attack, but the Bavarians are no slouches either and would aim to trouble the opposition with some intense pressing and relentless attacking. Lewandowski in particular will be rearing to carry his elite goal-scoring form into this game.Yes, Nagelsmann did show us some of what he might have in store for the fans this season in the victory against Dortmund, but the fact remains that he has yet to win a Bundesliga game with Bayern (I know, the team has only played one game, but still), and now will be the best time to get to winning ways.Here’s what we have in store for you:A quick intro (this is my first pod, after all!)Some quick takeaways from Bayern’s game against DortmundThe form of both teams going into the gameKey players and predicted lineupsA final score predictionAnd as usual, do give your feedback and feel free to show your support in the comments!Be sure to rate us, like us, subscribe to us, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your quality audio content.Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, 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.

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Having started the season on a sour note by drawing to Gladbach, Bayern Munich have pulled one back by winning the first silverware of the Julian Nagelsmann era. Borussia Dortmund may have been missing some key players in this year’s edition of the DFL Supercup, but that didn’t make this game any less entertaining. As always, there was plenty to discuss about the game, which you can listen to below. Talking points from the game:How Julian Nagelsmann configured Bayern’s defense to deal with Haaland. Complaining about Bayern’s wingers (again).Why Thomas Muller seems underutilized in the system at the moment. Josip Stanisic the enigma. As always, feedback is appreciated and thank you for the support! Be sure to rate us, like us, subscribe to us, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your quality audio content.Find any of the contributors on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @TommyAdams71, and @bfwinnn.For the latest and greatest in football news, Bayern news, Germany news, and transfer rumors, be sure to visit www.bavarianfootballworks.com!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.

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