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!

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

Bayern Munich is coming off of a somewhat of a crazy transfer window in the midst of a slew of injuries and while preparing to face-off with the always pesky Borussia Mönchengladbach.Needless to say, we have a TON to talk about. Let’s take a look at what is top for this week’s episode: What the Philadelphia Eagles taught us about “a win is a win” and why Bayern Munich needs to get it together. Why is Thomas Tuchel so averse to Jamal Musiala playing wing — even at a time where the club desperately needs him to? Examining the validity of my own crackpot theory about Musiala possibly refusing to play wing. Is there a primadonna blossoming under the radar? Taking a look at the other options: Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Bryan Zaragoza, and Alphonso Davies. Was bringing in Zaragoza now, a panic move? The acquisition of Sacha Boey and what it could mean for the future of Noussair Mazraoui. A deep dive in how divisive Tuchel has made things in the Bayern Munich fanbase. Thought on the last episode of True Detective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Feb 202442min

Bogey alert!Bayern Munich will host Borussia Mönchengladbach for what could be a very important Bundesliga matchup. The Bavarians have had a lot of trouble with Die Fohlen in recent years and this could be a situation where the banged up and weary boys from Bayern Munich need to really dig deep even against a Borussia Mönchengladbach side that is not exactly a juggernaut. 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. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury and absence situation and what Thomas Tuchel might to do to work around missing key players like Kim Min-jae, Noussair Mazraoui, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Joshua Kimmich. 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.

31 Jan 202424min

Schnitzel and Rayyan had their hands full with topics to discuss, including: The Sacha Boey transfer An evaluation of Christoph Freund’s work so far Bayern Munich’s lengthy injury list How Bayern Munich’s season has looked statistically vs. how it looks to the eye Thomas Tuchel’s tactics being a mismatch at Bayern Jürgen Klopp being the pipe dream to succeed Tuchel Some easter eggs and veiled roasts (as usual) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Jan 202455min

Phew, Bayern Munich got away with that one. After going 3-1 up courtesy of goals by Aleksandar Pavlović, Alphonso Davies, and Harry Kane, no one would have expected FC Augsburg to make it a nervous finish for Bayern by getting two penalties in quick succession in the dying minutes of the game. Anyway, it was still an important win — no one can argue with three points. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: The starting lineups of the game. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and how he set up his team. The individual performance of one Aleksandar Pavlović. The future of Tuchel at Bayern Munich. 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 Jan 202417min

Bayern Munich has had yet another insane week. A loss to Werder Bremen, a win over Union Berlin, a few key injuries, a dozen or so transfer rumors...as the Talking Heads once said, “Same as it ever was.”To help stay competitive through this stretch Bayern Munich might have to spend more money than it is really comfortable with. Needless to say, a lot can still happen...but will anything actually go down? Let’s discuss: Analyzing the state of the team and why Thomas Tuchel still seems to be refusing to do the obvious. There could be a disconnect between Tuchel and his bosses, but no move is imminent. Would Hansi Flick come back and would it work if he did? Does Tuchel hate Leon Goretzka? Examining the latest transfer rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich. What should Bayern Munich do with Alphonso Davies? Is there any reason to starting being concerned with Leroy Sané? Should we expect any surprises at the end of this transfer window? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Jan 202449min

Bayern Munich bounced back into the win column with a midweek victory over Union Berlin, which was much needed.While not everything was great in the aftermath of the match, the boys did pick up three points. The Bavarians were dominant in the victory, but the downside was that a few players picked up injuries, which could make things interesting against FC Augsburg. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table.Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury situation and what Thomas Tuchel might to do to work around missing Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, and maybe even Joshua Kimmich.An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — one back three option and one back four formation.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 Jan 202424min