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!

Bayern Munich close out the first half of the season (effectively, not officially) with a 2-1 win on the road over Wolfsburg that displayed the best and worst of what the Bavarians have showed throughout the Hinrunde. With some downtime in the schedule, now is the moment to reflect on where the team is, how it has played, and where things might be going....so let’s get to it: Running back the first half of the season, assessing where Bayern Munich is at this stage of the season. Grading players and position groups — see who ranked high and who needs to make some big improvements in order for Bayern Munich to get where it needs to be for the second half of the season. Discussing Thomas Muller’s well-deserved new deal, his recent performances, and what kind of role — if any — he has moving forward under Thomas Tuchel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Des 202346min

Bayern Munich held the fort down against VfL Wolfsburg after a quick double in the first half, only conceding courtesy of a thunderous cannonball from Maximilian Arnold. In this podcast, we discuss what went wrong and went right for Bayern this game, including:- How Thomas Tuchel adapted the team’s tactics to VfL Wolfsburg. How those tactics changed over the course of the game. Wolfsburg’s own system and how they managed to expose Bayern’s weaknesses at times. The new attacking structure and why Thomas Müller is integral to it. A short mention of Aleksandar Pavlović’s meteoric rise to the first team and his performance in the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Des 202318min

Bayern Munich will travel to Wolfsburg to take on old friend Niko Kovač and his middling Wolves. Should Bayern Munich win? Yes. Should it be easy? Probably.Will it? Eh...let’s not talk about that just yet. The good news is that Bayern Munich looked like itself in dispatching VfB Stuttgart and could be on the right track. The bad news is that the team has accumulated a lot of wear and tear during the Hinrunde and could be very tired heading into this road match. Things could get complicated for the Bavarians. Let’s get down to it, though, and see what is on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table and how the clubs are trending at the moment. Some thoughts on Wolfsburg. A complete guess at how Thomas Tuchel will line his squad up against Wolfsburg. 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.

19 Des 202323min

So the Champions League draw has been finalized and Bayern Munich will face SS Lazio — a game that is a repeat of the 2021 Round of 16 tie that the Bavarians won under Hansi Flick. In other news, Bayern bounced back from the horrible 5-1 drubbing to Eintracht Frankfurt with a superlative 3-0 win over Stuttgart which really couldn’t have gone better. In this episode, INNN and Chuck discuss the following: Why the Champions League draw seems to have generated so little buzz. A rundown of the various games and who is expected to go through. Is SS Lazio a scary opponent for this current Bayern Munich team? What is the current direction of Bayern Munich under Thomas Tuchel? The future of certain key players — will Thomas Muller, Aleksander Pavlovic, and Raphael Guerreiro find themselves getting more minutes in the future? The tug of war between the board and the players, with Joshua Kimmich at the center. Bundesliga or Champions League — which would you prefer? Chuck and INNN disagree. 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.

18 Des 202334min

Bayern Munich gave high-flying Stuttgart very little room to breathe in the final home game of the year and ran out 3-0 winners. In today’s podcast, we discuss what went right considering Bayern’s recent results and performances among other things: What happened to Stuttgart today? How did Bayern set up today? Was Thomas Müller the #10? How did the Raumdeuter change the game today? A quick look back at Bayern’s recent performances. A look back at Aleksandar Pavlović’s performance. What Pavlović’s performance means for Joshua Kimmich or/and Leon Goretzka. What this performance means for Bayern moving forward. A quick mention of Bayer Leverkusen. What this setup means for the Wolfsburg game on Wednesday.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.

17 Des 202315min

Bayern Munich has had another eventful week, even if was not pleasing to the eye. After getting routed by Eintracht Frankfurt, the boys traveled to Old Trafford to put the final nail in the coffin for Manchester United’s European hopes. How did that old Facts of Life song, go again?Anyway, the stories off the field were probably more intriguing than what happened on the pitch, so we have plenty to talk about. Why not get get started? Here is what we have on tap for this episode: Reason No. 7777 why I am a bonehead. Discussing the potential Champions League draw candidates for Bayern Munich. Examining the rise and fall of Joshua Kimmich. How did we get to this place where he went from fan favorite to outcast? Looking at the most recent transfer rumors including those for FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Des 202337min

Bayern Munich is set to face off against VfB Stuttgart in what is a massive Bundesliga match. The Bavarians were boat-raced last weekend by Eintracht Frankfurt (5-1 in case you blocked out that bad memory), while Die Schwaben are coming off of a big 1-1 draw with league leader Bayer Leverkusen. Clearly, this will not be a cakewalk for the Bavarians, who desperately need to put together a string of good performances to really get fans back on board: A look at where each team is in the table. A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup, which could be missing some familiar faces. Why VfB Stuttgart is no slouch. Alexander Nübel’s role in the match and will he get a taste of the revenge that we all know that he wants. 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 Des 202324min

Bayern Munich faced off with Manchester United in the final Champions League group stage game that meant nothing for the Bavarians, but could potentially have been important for the Red Devils. In the end, Bayern Munich escaped England with a 1-0 victory that was neither fun, nor convincing. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI. A recap of the scoring and the subs. Some thoughts and analysis on the match. Why is Harry Kane operating as more of a midfielder than a striker (isn’t he with Bayern Munich to score goals)? A much better effort from the backline. Some words on the disappointment and frustration with the attack. A take on the scandalous story that broke before the match, what it means for Bayern Munich’s core group, and why it might really be time to start questioning the power and control that Tuchel holds in Bavaria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Des 202328min