BPW Postgame Show: Talking points from Bayern Munich’s opening day draw to Gladbach

Bayern Munich traveled to Italy to take on Lazio in the Champions League in hopes of getting itself back on track, but failed.It was not a total flamout by any means, but after a disastrous weekend loss to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend, Bayern Munich desperately needed a win. That did not happen, so let’s pick up the pieces and discuss why. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Tuchel’s starting lineup.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.There was a noticeable difference in Bayern Munich’s style of play, but there was also a lot of errant passes, questionable decisions, and general discomfort initially.The unthinkable happened again...Dayot Upamecano had another unfortunate gaffe on the big stage.Another loss. What the hell happened to this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Feb 202422min

Bayern Munich is traveling to Italy for a showdown with Lazio in the Champions League.Though the Bavarians should be considered heavy favorites, there is lingering doubt about how the team will react after being shellacked 3-0 by Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.Will Bayern Munich respond? Let’s take a look to see if that is in the cards and what else is on tap for this episode:A look at Lazio, where it sits in the Serie A table, and why their current 8th place position is not as bad as it looks.A look at the recent report stating that Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wants to instill “self-confidence” and “leadership” into the lineup, rather relying on his own “football ideals.”Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s potential for lineup changes, including what players need to be in the starting XI if the coach is really going to try and change things on the pitch.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.

13 Feb 202423min

Bayern Munich’s title hopes this season took a major hit and morale could be at an all-time low under Thomas Tuchel.So...now what?Bayern Munich needs to regroup and figure things out ahead of its midweek match against Lazio in the Champions League and a Bundesliga tilt vs. VfL Bochum. What we can we expect? Let’s discuss:How Bayern Munich can start to fix things, but there is a risk that some parts of this squad are beyond repair.It is time for Tuchel to re-think this strategy in using Harry Kane. Is a rebound against Lazio in the works? Yes, but if the Bavarians fail, it will tell us all we need to know about this team’s mentality under Thomas Tuchel.Thomas Müller is proving he is the ultimate company man this season (in a good way).Why would Matthijs de Ligt want to hang around Bavaria under a coach, who has no use for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Feb 202447min

Well, that was an unmitigated disaster. Bayern Munich capitulated against Bayer Leverkusen and succumbed to a 3-0 defeat. Now that the team is five points behind in the title race, will the board take action? Or will they wait until Thomas Tuchel crashes out of the Champions League and slides further down the table before pulling the trigger?Leverkusen were so much better. It’s incredibly frustrating.Here are our talking points from the game:What was that lineup? Why did Tuchel choose a back three?Why bench Thomas Müller in a game like this?Thomas Tuchel committed a cardinal sin — he decided to play scared vs Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen.Somehow, Thomas Tuchel thinks that he’s still coaching Chelsea FC.The stark difference between Leverkusen’s mentality and Bayern’s mentality, from a tactical and strategic standpoint.Why was Guerreiro not used at left-back? A potential explanation.“Did Nagelsmann do anything like this?”, asks Chuck. INNN proceeds to laugh maniacally.Is the Nagelsmann sacking the reason why Tuchel still has his job?The absurd karma of Josip Stanisic’s goal, and why it says damning things about Tuchel’s talent ID and squad building.Is the board ready to write off the season?A defense of the underperformers (Goretzka, Kimmich, Davies, etc.) in this current system.The strange phenomenon of non-negotiables — why do Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala get a free pass, while other players need to prove themselves constantly?A final word 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, @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.

10 Feb 202439min

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!Okay, now that you have Europe cued up, you are officially ready for the massive Bundesliga tilt between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. If that is not enough, let’s do a little more talking about the match, plus a lot more on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Podcast. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: There is an excitement and tension building up for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen. Frans Krätzig set off for FK Austrian Wien. The rumors linking Bayern Munich to FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo could actually be legitimate, while Leroy Sané probably won’t be going to Liverpool. Why the emergence of Aleksandar Pavlović matters. Sky ran a fan poll to pick Germany’s starting XI...do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Feb 202435min

Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen...it is finally that time. If you were looking for a bigger match in the Bundesliga this season, you will not find it. The first place and second place teams are set to do battle in a match that will have a massive effect on the league standings. Why wait any long to get talking on this one? Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this Preview Show: A look at where each team is in the table. The multitude of subplots between these two teams. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury and absence situation, plus why this week will present Thomas Tuchel with some very, very difficult decisions for his starting XI. An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — and why common sense probably will not prevail. 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.

7 Feb 202435min

So Bayern Munich won against Gladbach, and head into a critical week where the team will look to overturn the two point deficit on Bayer Leverkusen. Thomas Tuchel has stumbled into a formula that works, but will he stick with it? And how will the winter signings impact the outcome of the season? In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel discuss the following: A full roundup of the winter transfer window now that all the signings have been secured. Did Bayern Munich panic buy because of injuries? Has Thomas Tuchel found his best XI? Will he stick to it? Is Leroy Sané back in a rut? Should Bayern Munich consider moving on from him in the summer? Why does Thomas Tuchel refuse to choose his best XI? Is Aleksandar Pavlović the future of the midfield position at Bayern Munich? What does this mean for Joshua Kimmich? How will Tuchel tackle the game against Bayer Leverkusen? What is his coaching philosophy? 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.

5 Feb 20241h 8min

Bayern Munich hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Allianz Arena and the Bavarians started out extremely fast with some dominant play. However, U-ball (gasp!) came back into play and Bayern Munich lost control of the match for a bit, which put the homeside in a 1-0 hole after a very uncharacteristic mistake from Manuel Neuer. Perseverance would end up being the word of the day, though, as the Bavarians battled back to secure the 3-1 victory. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI and how it played out when working together on the pitch. A rundown of the scoring and substitutes. Aleksandar Pavlović is not disproving any of his believers. If The Mandalorian was here, he would say Jamal Musiala at wing and Thomas Müller attacking midfield is the way. A quick look at what’s next for the Bavarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 202422min