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 had another strong week in dispatching both Hoffenheim and FC Barcelona (LOL) and the squad looks — dare I say — very good.Julian Nagelsmann is pushing all of the right buttons and the boys are responding, so there is plenty to talk about with that subject alone...but we’ve got even more! This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Bayern Munich’s ever-improving form.The emergence of Matthijs de Ligt as a force to be reckoned with on the backline.Why the move back to a 4-2-3-1 seems inevitable.Does Robert Lewandowski regret his move to FC Barcelona?İlkay Gündoğan to Bayern Munich? Nah...that can’t be happening can it?A look at the House of the Dragon season finale and why reading the books might have made it painful for some.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.

28 Okt 202241min

After Bayern Munich bounced FC Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, the boys from Bavaria will now move on to face off with Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.Our guy Marcus Iredahl took the mic for this episode and this is what he has on tap:A look the recent form of Bayern Munich and Mainz 05.Some players to watch on Mainz and why the Carnival Club could create some issues for Bayern Munich.A look at a potential lineup for Bayern Munich.A prediction on the match.A prediction that Jamal Musiala will officially usurp Thomas Müller’s role as Bayern Munich’s starting No. 10.Some thoughts on how the World Cup might affect 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Okt 202219min

So Bayern Munich went to the Camp Nou and won 3-0. Fortress? Not really. FC Barcelona could barely manage a chance as they struggled to break down a much more solid Bayern side than the one we saw at the Allianz Arena a month ago. Robert Lewandowski barely got a look in as Julian Nagelsmann’s system neutralized the new lineup chosen by Xavi to reverse Barca’s flagging fortunes in the Champions League.Here are our talking points from the game:Xavi’s weird lineup and how it was intended to influence the game.A quick recap of what went down.Player-by-player performance ratings. How good is Choupo-Moting right now?Is Jamal Musiala’s recent quietness a cause for worry?Unintentional fouls from Bayern Munich — Anthony Taylor’s fault or a real concern?Compliments to the defense today. How Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano shone against Barcelona.How Nagelsmann’s risky defensive system puts a ton of pressure on defenders to make the right decisions each time.Ending the pod with one final criticism.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.

26 Okt 202217min

Here are the salient talking points of the podcast:Choupo GOATing is here... Lewanwhoski?Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mané being inconsistentWhy Vlahovic would be a great signingWhy Bayern should not sign Vlahovic in the winter windowA call for more rotations in the upcoming dead-rubber UCL fixturesBarcelona schadenfreude (they are a really good team though - anti-jinx!)A nice little roastPredictions for the UCL fixture against BarcelonaLearn 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 Okt 202236min

Here are the talking points from the podcast:Bayern Munich’s absolute, thorough dominationHoffenheim’s lineup and plan, and how it fell right into Nagelsmann’s handsFantastic performance from the defenseWhy Bayern Munich’s defense is Europe’s bestSinging more praises of Jamal MusialaWhy Choupo Moting is the player Bayern needed, and how he’s stepped upMané and Coman’s worrying form and why they’re at a higher risk of being benchedBayern’s prospects in the near futureLearn 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.

22 Okt 202221min

Another week is headed into the books and Bayern Munich is looking good.The Bavarians picked up a couple of convincing wins since our last show and there is plenty to talk about regarding why the squad is showing some heart and rounding into form.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:Why Bayern Munich might be turning the corner and how the squad is melding together.Liverpool and Chelsea are in pursuit of Bayern transfer target Konrad Laimer.Is Bayern Munich really plotting a January move for Atlético Madrid’s Joao Felix?Ryan Gravenberch is still unhappy.Did Bayern Munich reject a release clause for Erling Haaland?Talking House of the Dragon (it’s been great of late!).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.

21 Okt 202236min

Bayern Munich raced past Augsburg in the DFB Pokal after a tough first half; Hoffenheim quite easily beat Schalke as well to progress past the second round. Traditionally, Bayern has not always had it easy against Hoffenheim. So, how will things work out this time? We discuss how the match might play out as well as the following topics in this podcast:Why Hoffenheim’s season has been strange so farWho are some impressive players for HoffenheimA quick look back at Hoffenheim’s results to date including a loss to Werder BremenWhat was most impressive about Bayern’s win over AugsburgWho some absentees are on both sidesWho might start for Bayern in this gameA look at some past results in this fixtureBe 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.

20 Okt 202212min

Here is a synopsis of what is covered in this episode:Maaßen’s setup and Nagelsmann’s answer to Augsburg’s early pressThe stats and a walkthrough of the scoring sequencesJamal Musiala’s brilliant displayAlphonso Davies the unstoppable roadrunnerChoupo GOATing, and why he’s an all time greatSven Ulreich’s shortcomings, and why Bayern need a new no.2 behind NeuerSadio Mané’s rutOverall player ratings and general observationsLearn 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.

19 Okt 202223min