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!

There’s never a dull moment at Bayern Munich (unless you watched the first half of Saturday’s game versus Freiburg). This week could be crucial for the outcome of the entire season as the club gear up to face Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter finals. After the coaching shakeup and the elimination from the Pokal last week, confidence seems to be at an all time low at the BFW podcasting department.In this episode, INNN and Samrin talk about the following: Establishing the tone (not positive) for the rest of the podcast. How should Thomas Tuchel line up his team against Manchester City? Which duels will be key for Bayern vs City? Davies, Haaland, Upa, etc. An outside-the-box solution to the striker problem due to Choupo’s absence. How will Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka set up versus Rodri, Gundogan, and the like? Why a counterattacking approach could be the best and worst option for Bayern Munich. Why starting Joao Cancelo against his former team may not be the best idea. Finally talking about Sadio Mane and the source of his problems at Bayern. Harsh criticism of the board’s transfer policy and their “support” of Julian Nagelsmann. Comparing the squad construction in offense vs defense and the huge mismatch between the two. Does Bayern Munich need to sign a new striker in the summer? Who’s available? Kane, Kolo Muani, Vlahovic, etc. Signing off in an attempt to be positive for once. 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.

9 Apr 202351min

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg hooked up again, this time it was in the Bundesliga, but it sure looked and felt a lot like a rehash of what happened on Tuesday. SC Freiburg was extremely disciplined and Bayern Munich was very disjointed, which led to a shaky 1-0 victory for the Bavarians — thanks to a laser of a goal from Matthijs de Ligt. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of the scoresheet — Bayern Munich’s terrible finishing prevented this game from being a blowout on the scoreboard. A look at the lineup, what changed for Thomas Tuchel, and some thoughts on why he might have made the changes (Dayot Upamecano was suspended, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was hurt, and some other benching that were probably deserved). Is Jamal Musiala getting Scottie Jetpacks’d? (Deep cut you might want to hear). De Ligt was the savior. The near brawl at the end whistle and where to go from here.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.

8 Apr 202318min

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg are turning into a Rocky-type franchise at this point. The teams battled in the DFB-Pokal and will now carry the fracas over to the Bundesliga in what amounts to a very key game for Bayern Munich’s title hopes. That game, however, is just one of several talking points to emerge from this week. Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A preview of the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg. Tensions should be high after Freiburg’s upset win in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday. The terrible optics of Thomas Tuchel’s decision to start Joao Cancelo against SC Freiburg. Reports say Tuchel wants a new striker. Why Tuchel’s job is going to get a lot harder in the coming days and weeks. 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.

6 Apr 202341min

Bayern Munich met SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal in what will be the first of two matches between the clubs in a four day span. The Bavarians were stunned late in a 2-1 loss that was ultimately decided on a crazy turn of events that occurred after a yellow card to Sadio Mané, a handball on Jamal Musiala, a converted penalty kick by Lucas Höler, and a lot of crushed dreams for Bayern Munich fans. SC Freiburg was determined to not give up anything easy and Bayern Munich had its patience tested, but offered no solutions. This is what we have on tap for this show: A look at the scoring breakdown and why it was clear early on that Bayern Munich had its work cut out for it. Why this match was so frustrating and how it looked like a game we have seen a million times before with this team. Assessing Tuchel’s second game at the helm of Bayern Munich — what went wrong and why we should put the brakes on his coronation as King of Bavaria. Why this was so painful for me to watch!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.

4 Apr 202319min

So the Thomas Tuchel era starts with a bang. Bayern Munich dispatched Borussia Dortmund with 70 minutes of ruthless efficiency combined with 20 minutes of complete incompetence. 4-2 flatters the opponent because it could’ve easily been 6-0 in the first half itself. Safe to say, it looks like Tuchel has hit the ground running. Here are our talking points from the game: Why did Thomas Tuchel return to the standard 4-2-3-1? A quick recap of how the game played out, and the poor play in the final 20 minutes. Why Thomas Muller looks soooooooo much better in the 4-2-3-1 system, especially compared to his role under Julian Nagelsmann. Subbing Thomas Muller remains a critical mistake no matter what your tactics are. The resurgence of Leroy Sane and how he came alive in the second half. The potential changes that could improve this lineup — mainly Jamal Musiala and Noussair Mazraoui. 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.

1 Apr 202312min

Bayern Munich had one hell of week since the last recording of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast.Immediately after I hit the road for Richmond last weekend, the world fell for Julian Nagelsmann. By the time I hit my destination, Nagelsmann has been fired, Tuchel was linked to the job, and chaos had ensured. It was completely wild and BFW was here for ALL of it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: What we can take away from Germany’s performance during the international break. Ryan Gravenberch’s feud with Julian Nagelsmann and why he needs to grow up. Thoughts on the firing of Nagelsmann, the hiring of Thomas Tuchel, and why this is a so risky. What the sudden change might mean for the roster — especially during the summer transfer window. Some thoughts on the latest episode of The Mandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Mar 202353min

Well, this is a hell of way for Thomas Tuchel to get his feet wet at Bayern Munich, huh?Tuchel will lead the Bavarians against his old club — Borussia Dortmund — in a match that will have massive implications in the Bundesliga title race. Yes, this edition of Der Klassiker will have a championship look and feel, plus a lot of uncertainty from a Bayern Munich standpoint. With BVB sitting atop the table, the Bavarians can ill-afford a loss. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team sits in the table and their recent form. Some thoughts about what kind of impact Tuchel can have in this match. A complete guess at how Tuchel will line up and who might start. 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, @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.

29 Mar 202321min

Bayern Munich has entered unsteady ground with a coaching change so late in the season. Marcus and Samrin take up the coaching appointment and discuss many aspects of it as well as what the season might look like moving forward. What Marcus thinks of Julian Nagelsmann’s fashion sense! Did Nagelsmann have the right attitude throughout his time at Bayern? Did the team actually progress under Nagelsmann? What is the right way to run a club like Bayern Munich? How the sacking of Nagelsmann impacts the positions of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic Thoughts on the aftermath of the Bayer Leverkusen match Was the decision to fire Nagelsmann the correct one? What does success mean when it comes to comes to Thomas Tuchel? Is Tuchel the answer for Bayern? Does he have the nous to handle the personalities at Bayern, both in the dressing room and the on the pitch? How will Tuchel’s hiring impact player morale? Where we think Germany stands ahead of the Euros How might the team react to the coaching situation against Borussia Dortmund A word on the Frauen topping the table and on women’s football in general A discussion on the quality of the Bundesliga and whether that has led to a more competitive league season Marcus’s belief in Joachim Löw Marcus underestimates Niklas Füllkrug! A lot of references to INNN!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.

26 Mar 202357min