Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 24 — Bayern Munich’s big week; Thoughts on the rumored frustration from Marcel Sabitzer and Jamal Musiala; The latest on Niklas Süle; and MORE!

Well, that’s it then. Even the most optimistic Bayern Munich fan will concede that the the Bundesliga is gone now. After losing to Borussia Dortmund in an unexpected and humiliating fashion, it’s time to take stock of the season and what’s left to play for. Here are our talking points from the game:How this result isn’t surprising. You may remember this talking point from previous pods. Harry Kane may have had his worst game in a Bayern shirt. Why Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern lacks a foundation that lets them win. Subbing Thomas Müller remains a grave mistake. A player-by-player review of every single performance, including some highlights (Kimmich) and lowlights (Alphonso Davies, Leroy Sané). What is left to play for this season? How player mentality figures into it all. 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, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Mar 202417min

Bayern Munich is back in action, but the news surrounding the club has exploded in recent days.Transfer rumors, agent/front office squabbles, injuries, and just about everything in between have hit the news cycle and we are here to discuss it.Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Assessing the players most likely to get a call into Germany for the EUROs and what the chances really are that any of them will convince Julian Nagelsmann before the deadline.The agent for Alphonso Davies took Bayern Munich to task over its “ultimatum” to accept a new deal. Can this situation be saved or it already too far gone?Looking at the most recent news on Bayern Munich’s coaching candidates.Assessing the transfers rumors linking Bayern Munich to VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich and what that could mean for the futures of Serge Gnabry and Bryan Zaragoza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Mar 202447min

Bayern Munich is back in action and what better way to return from an international break than to dive right into a matchup against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.Bayern Munich still has some belief in trying to win the Bundesliga, but even the players and coaches admit that it will take a lot of help from Bayer Leverkusen to make this a race down the stretch. For Borussia Dortmund, this is a chance to potentially stomp out any semblance of hope that Bayern Munich believes that it has.Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at where each team is in the table and why each club’s fanbase probably expected much more.Some thoughts on the recent form of each team and a look back at the first meeting between the two teams this season.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.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.

27 Mar 202421min

Bayern Munich’s time off is now over.Germany faced off with a very strong team from the Netherlands in Frankfurt and XXXXXX.For Germany, this international break was extremely important and laid the groundwork for a new era with the national team.Was it successful? Will Germany be able to make a run at winning a trophy this summer? Let’s take a look. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and how those players performed.A rundown of the scoring and subs.A look at what’s next? What might need to change? What might be the foundation for things moving forward?Can Germany be a serious competitor at the EURO 2024 competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mar 202424min

In the final international game before Bayern Munich’s players return back to Säbener Straße, Germany will take on the Netherlands in a match that could prove to extremely important for Die Mannschaft.Julian Nagelsmann has rallied his troops with a renewed sense of self-belief that has the squad buzzing, but none of that will mean anything without another strong showing. The Dutch will provide a formidable test and should be a good indication of just how much progress has been made under Nagelsmann.  Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at the game and why this could mean a lot to the Germans. Does Leroy Sané eventually have a role on this team?A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup and how it could change from what we saw against France on Saturday. 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.

25 Mar 202415min

Bayern Munich will be back in action later this on the field, but there is much going on in the boardroom these days.While all of that is going on, the German national team is looking like they could potentially have something cooking. Given all of that, we have much to talk about.This is what we have on tap for this episode:After some times to process it all, more thoughts on Germany’s 2-0 win over France and why it seems like Julian Nagelsmann could be close to unlocking something with this German side.Reports are breaking that Bayern Munich wants an answer from Alphonso Davies by next week. Will the Canadian take the best-and-final offer from the Bavarians or will he set sights on a move this summer...maybe to Real Madrid.One year after Nagelsmann was unceremoniously sacked at Bayern Munich, the fallout is still being felt. Let’s discuss where things stand and how much longer that move might affect the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Mar 202452min

The German national team had not really fired on all cylinders for, well, years.With deflating performance after deflating performance, there was very little reason for hope...until now!While it is just one match, the Germans were able to outgun France 2-0 for a really strong and convincing away win. Clearly, there was a lot to talk about and with Jack Laushway making his Bavarian Podcast Works debut to help break this one down, we went all-in!This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and how those players performed.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Some thoughts on Germany’s blazing start to the match and that laser of a goal from Florian Wirtz.Kai Havertz proved he up to the task after an iffy first half (with some major help from Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala).Joshua Kimmich vs. Kylian Mbappé.Who was impactful and who might not have turned in their best effort.Some final thoughts on the impressive victory (is this a cause for hope?) and why this was incredibly important to Nagelsmann and the players alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Mar 202424min

Bayern Munich can’t catch a break.Even during the international break, the Bavarians are feeling the wrath of the injury gods. Even aside of that, though, Max Eberl seems to have ramped up his planning for the 2024/25 campaign, so there is a lot going on.Why waste any more time, let’s get to it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:Bodies are dropping at Germany’s national team camp — and at Bayern Munich. Let’s talk about the impact of Manuel Neuer’s latest ailment, Sacha Boey’s injury, and what this might mean for the rest of the club season.Could Bayern Munich bring Julian Nagelsmann back as its coach?Some final thoughts on the German national team’s upcoming slate.Bayern Munich reportedly made its best-and-final offer to Alphonso Davies, which tops out at €13 million per season. Is that enough? Will Real Madrid top that?Enough with these Ronald Araújo rumors.Why are Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka so hated? How real is it that both will leave this summer?Breaking down another hilarious episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mar 202452min