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!

With only one week left to go before the Bundesliga restarts, Bayern Munich still don’t have a new keeper. The test game vs RB Salzburg ended in a 4-4 draw with the youngsters scoring upstaging the senior players by a wide margin. Fans and Julian Nagelsmann are worried about how the transfer window is shaping up, but there are also questions about the starting XI and tactics.In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel talk about the following:Our impressions from the friendly.Comments on Mathys Tel and Arijon Ibrahimovic, the two outstanding talents.Crediting Hasan Salihamidzic for how Bayern’s youth system is functioning at the moment.Why Bayern’s youth setup looks far better than Borussia Dortmund right now.Which youth players deserve a callup to the first team?INNN brings up the elephant in the room — Thomas Muller is being misused AGAIN.A back-and-forth over Thomas Muller’s future role in the team, rotation, and lineups against PSG in the Champions League.How Thomas Muller and Jamal Musiala can coexist in the lineup without conflict.Moving onto Yann Sommer and the problem with the goalkeeper search.A quick aside on the transfer and table weirdness in the EPL.Ending the pod on a positive note.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jan 202344min

Bayern Munich is nearing its return to real action (non-friendlies) and there is plenty to yack about after the team broke its training camp in Doha.With a tough test against RB Leipzig waiting next week, Bayern Munich had some things to work out at training camp and it seems like the team is settling into form. All of that combined with the general craziness surrounding the club leaves for a lot to be discussed.Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this week’s episode:A look at the takeaways from Bayern Munich’s training camp in Doha, including the winners and losers.Thomas Müller’s role on the squad moving forward...does he have one?A loan for Lovro Zvonarek during the summer transfer window?An update on Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper situation, including some doubt on whether or not Manuel Neuer can return to his top form.Getting excited for the second half of the season.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jan 202343min

In this episode, Tom and Schnitzel discuss:Thoughts on the Daley Blind signingThe added, and needed depth in Bayern’s defenseThe rotations Nagelsmann will have to make during the ruckrundeRealistic expectations of Blind; how much and where he’ll mostly deputizeBayern’s crowded midfield and attackIf we think Bayern will definitely sign Yann Sommer from Borussia MonchengladbachBayern’s ability to announce transfers out of thin airNeuer’s choices of what to do while on holidayDAD JOKES GALORE!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 202356min

Another week and Bayern Munich provided its fanbase with another shocker or two.As always, there is plenty to talk about when it comes to Bayern Munich — and we start this episode by rapping about the surprise pickup of Daley Blind and what appears to be a nearly done deal for Yann Sommer.Here is the full rundown for what we have on tap:What Daley Blind will bring to Bayern Munich — and what it means for other players on the roster.The latest on where things stand with Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Yann Sommer.The Harry Kane pipedream appears to be dead, so is Randal Kolo Muani a viable option to be Bayern Munich’s striker of the future?Was Leon Goretzka using the World Cup platform to grandstand?Julian Nagelsmann had some interesting thoughts on coachingBe 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Jan 202339min

So 2022 is over and it’s time for a retrospective. Bayern Munich had a very mediocre 2022 which saw a dearth of success domestically and internationally. While the club won a 10th consecutive Bundesliga title, an early exit in the Champions League and poor showing by Bayern players at the World Cup mean that 2022 leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. However, if thing go right, 2023 could be a LOT better. In this episode, Tom and INNN talk about the following:Recapping how 2022 went for Bayern Munich, especially the many (many) lows. How injuries, illness, and outgoing transfers hurt Bayern last year. How, paradoxically, Bayern’s upcoming Champions League opponents (PSG) ended up having a great 2022. Was 2022 worse than 2012? No, but it still feels bad. Moving onto 2023 — do we feel optimistic about what’s coming? Here it starts. A looooooooooong list of reasons why Bayern will have a much better 2023 compared to 2022. If you listened to the whole thing, then can you name every single one? How the uncertainty around Manuel Neuer’s future makes it hard for the club to sign a proper replacement for this season.  Closing off our first podcast of our calendar year on an optimistic note. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 202346min

It has been a wild holiday week at BFW.There is a ton of Bayern Munich news going on and we have just the platform for you to talk about it all.One way to get your thoughts in motion is to give our Weekend Warm-up Podcast a listen. On this episode we discuss the following topics:Alexander Nübel’s hardline decision to spurn an offer to return form his loan at AS Monaco to Bayern Munich.Bayern Munich’s eagerness to lock up Lucas Hernandez, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala to long-term deals.Bayern Munich’s ongoing interest in Bayer Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz and what it might eventually mean for the future of the roster.Is Leroy Sané pondering a move away from Bayern Munich? If so, do you believe that Real Madrid rumor?Matthijs de Ligt needs to be better in the second half of the season and why Bayern Munich’s season might depend on it.Some brief thoughts on Andor.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Des 202248min

Merry Christmas, folks! Here are the major talking points in the podcast:Christmas greetingsNeuer’s replacement and potential goalkeeper replacement optionsWhy Alexander Nübel deserves his shotBayern Munich’s youngsters, with a focus on Mathys TelHow these youngins are unfazed by the spotlight and performing admirablySome speculation about the formations Nagelsmann could potentially employ in the RückrundeContract extensions on the horizonBenjamin Pavard on the move?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Des 202230min

Ah, the holidays — a time to appreciate everything that has happened over the course of a particular year.We will do a little bit of that a whole lot of Bayern Munich talk on this episode, so why not get right to it. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:The latest on Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper situation. Who will replace Manuel Neuer...Alexander Nübel? Sven Ulreich? Yann Sommer? The Bavarians are trying to get this all resolved quickly.Joshua Kimmich’s likely move to being captain and that story about his altercation at the World Cup in Qatar.The rise of Arijon Ibrahimović and the potential loan of Paul Wanner.The latest on Bayern Munich’s striker search.What Bayern Munich should ask Santa Claus for?A thank you to the Bavarian Podcast Works listeners.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Des 202240min