Bavarian Podcast Works S8E4: Some BFW updates; Bayern Munich has a familiar face in camp and loaned out another youngster; Is Bayern making the right personnel decisions?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich had to fight through the blustery conditions and against a pesky Dynamo Kyiv side, but was able to walk out of Ukraine with a hard-fought 2-0 victory in the Champions League.It was not always easy. The cold, the sloppy conditions, and the patchwork line-up all had to be worked through and the Bavarians eventually were able to overcome all obstacles. Here is what we have on tap: The cold, snowy, and uncomfortable conditions.Robert Lewandowski’s fantastic bicycle kick goal. The moment where Bayern Munich decided to take over. The unsustainable nature of playing without so many key players. The risk of wear and tear on players like Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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 Nov 202113min

Bayern Munich have survived another week of football, and things are very gloomy at the moment. The vaccine debate has started spiraling out of control, while the surprise loss to Augsburg on Friday has left a sour taste in fans’ mouths. Of course, this just gives us plenty of things to discuss on this edition of Bavarian Podcast Works.Here are our talking points for this episode:Bayern Munich have decided to dock unvaccinated players’ salary while they’re in quarantine. Is this the right decision, and what could be the fallout?The controversy surrounding Bayern’s association with Qatar, and the delaying of the member’s motion ahead of the next AGM.Cursed Bayern sponsorships.A preview for Bayern Munich vs Dynamo Kyiv (no preview show this week).The trouble with Marcel Sabitzer at the moment. A prediction for the game (that wasn’t by INNN).As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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 Nov 202133min

Bayern Munich return from the international break not with a bang, but with a whimper as the German champions slumped to a 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg. No one saw this loss coming, but some worrying trends have begun to emerge under coach Julian Nagelsmann. What’s going wrong here?Here are our talking points from the game:Why Nagelsmann got his lineup completely wrong, starting with the three-man backline and its demerits.How playing Serge Gnabry at RWB causes a cascading effect on the rest of the system.Why Benjamin Pavard is simply not performing at the level required for Bayern Munich.How Niklas Sule might be the most important player in this team’s defense.Marcel Sabitzer’s midfield woes, and why he may be becoming Leroy Sane 2.0.The absolutely perplexing state of the back line. What is going wrong here? Is it the tactics, or the personnel, or something else?Criticizing Nagelsmann’s subs.The curious case of Jamal Musiala, and why we should be worried about his development.How Thomas Muller is being misused in the current system.Closing thoughts on what we want to see against Kyiv in midweek.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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 Nov 202117min

The international break is finally over, and we are back in Bundesliga business. Bayern Munich face Augsburg this weekend, with many key players coming off of some stellar performances for their countries. Yes, Augsburg haven’t been great so far this season, but they do have the tools to frustrate Bayern, and their compact defensive block could be difficult to break down.However, with the Bayern boys in free scoring form, here’s hoping that they can bag more goals while keeping a clean sheet against their Bavarian rivals. A tall order, but one that is certainly doable, considering the form and the depth of this squad.Here are the key points covered in the podcast:A recap of the international break and how Bayern players faredThe form of Bayern and Augsburg heading into the fixtureBayern Munich’s injury situationKey players and predicted lineupsA final scoreline predictionAs always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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.

17 Nov 202119min

With Bayern Munich on break this week, you’d expect there to be very few topics for a Bayern fan podcast to discuss, but you’d be wrong! Turns out that this club is never truly free from controversy, and we here at BPW are obligated to discuss it.In this episode, Samrin and Ineednoname discuss:How Bayern Munich should deal with its quintet of unvaccinated players, including Joshua Kimmich.The consequences of allowing players in the squad to remain without the vaccine, especially in relation to mandatory isolation and the Champions League.If Hansi Flick should continue calling up unvaccinated players for Germany.Why Bayern having so many unvaccinated stars is terrible for the club's PR.The squad dynamics surrounding the vaccine decision, and why it’s not exactly easy for Nagelsmann or the Bayern bosses to convince Kimmich and co. to get vaccinated.Moving on to Germany — what are Flick’s chances at the World Cup?Areas of concern ahead of Qatar 2022.Is Jonas Hofmann the answer at right-back for Germany?Last topic — Kingsley Coman playing at right wingback for France, and what that could mean for Bayern.The Pavard vs Coman debate, started by you know who.Wrapping up the pod.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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 Nov 202134min

Germany turned away a scrappy Armenia side for a 4-1 victory in the squad’s final World Cup qualifying match. The Germans got ahead early and never looked back. While Armenia was tough and rugged, it was completely outclassed by Hansi Flick’s team, which was operating without several key pieces. Here is what we have on tap: A recap of the match and how Germany was able to pull away for the victory. A look at how the “Flick Effect” has taken shape with Germany. Germany’s newfound ability to just take care of business rather than letter inferior teams hang around. What things might look like moving forward for the German.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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.

14 Nov 202115min

Germany, after thrashing 10 man Liechtenstein, will be taking on Armenia in another chance for Hansi Flick to try new things ahead of the World Cup next time. Germany scored nine last time out but that will probably not be the case this time around.Here are our talking points ahead of the game:Additional absentees coming into this clash against ArmeniaWhy Kevin Trapp should start in goalWhy Matthias Ginter should start at the backDouble pivot options including Gündogan/Arnold or Neuhaus/ArnoldPotential line-up for Germany barring no injuries in the World CupGermany’s options up-top including Karim AdeyemiHigh hopes for Lukas Nmecha up frontAs always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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.

13 Nov 202110min

Bayern Munich is on break, but that certainly does not mean that things have slowed down. From Germany reconvening under Hansi Flick to COVID-19 exposures to multiple injuries to German players to Leon Goretzka getting kicked in the face, there has been a lot going. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A glance at how Bayern Munich closed out SC Freiburg before hitting the break, including some concerns about the offensive spacing. A quick look at Germany’s week at training camp under Hansi Flick. The rumors that Chelsea FC could be making a player for Karim Adeyemi, while FC Barcelona could try to bring in Timo Werner. As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!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, @jeffersonfenner, @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 Nov 202125min