Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 24 — Bayern Munich’s big week; Thoughts on the rumored frustration from Marcel Sabitzer and Jamal Musiala; The latest on Niklas Süle; and MORE!

Sometimes, that post-title hangover can hit a team hard. Bayern Munich were sleepwalking on the pitch against Mainz today and paid dearly for it, although the scoreline is nowhere near as bad as it could’ve been. Even allowing for the fact that team captain Manuel Neuer and vice captain Thomas Muller did not start in the XI, this was an unacceptably poor performance from Bayern, characterized by a strong lack of effort and leadership. Unfortunately, since the game comes after we’ve already won the title, it doesn’t make sense to overanalyze every single thing.Here are our talking points from the game:How Julian Nagelsmann didn’t go far enough with experimenting with the lineup.Why Alphonso Davies’ positioning in the hybrid back-three/four system compromises his defending.Marcel Sabitzer may have sealed his future with this game.Bayern Munich’s mentality problem under Nagelsmann — an inability to deal with adversity.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.

30 Apr 202211min

In the wake of Bayern Munich’s 10th consecutive Bundesliga title being clinched, some fans felt a little bitter thinking about what might have been for this season. While that might be natural, take a little time from thinking about what didn’t happen and focus on what did.10 straight league crowns is no joke!On this episode, we tackle that topic and a whole lot more. This is what we have on tap:A look at Bayern Munich’s title run and why it’s okay to just celebrate the accomplishment even if you feel like this squad should have done more.The latest on Robert Lewandowski contract talks and where things might be headed.Erling Haaland spent “hours” talking to Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic at the sporting director’s home...what does that mean?Bayern Munich’s others option at striker should Lewandowski bolt.Why that story about Bayern Munich’s last ditch effort to get Nico Schlotterbeck might be true.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.

29 Apr 202239min

Bayern Munich has already clinched the Bundesliga title for the season, but there are still three games to go.The Bavarians will squad off against a pesky Mainz 05 squad and Julian Nagelsmann could deviate from his normal set of starters in an attempt to give the club a chance to look at some of the lesser used boys, along with a few youngsters.Nagelsmann’s player management will be the focal point for the match, but there is more to talk about as well, so this is what we have on tap:A look at where each team is in the table.Some squad news on Bayern Munich.A guess at what Julian Nagelsmann is going to do and who he is going to play.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, @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.

28 Apr 202220min

What a fitting image. Bayern Munich secured their tenth straight Bundesliga title by way of a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the ruckrunde installment of der Klassiker at the Allianz Arena. The season as a whole might be a bit of a disappointment, but take nothing away from Bayern becoming the first team in Europe’s top five leagues to have won ten titles in a row! Julian Nagelsmann lifted his first ever Bundesliga title and Thomas Muller became a record setter in that he’s become the first player ever to win 11 Bundesliga titles. With three match weeks left in the Bundesliga, Bayern will enjoy this for the time being.In this post-match episode of Bavarian Podcast Works, Tom discusses:CONGRATS to Bayern, Julian Nagelsmann, and Muller (11-time Bundesliga winner)Both sides cancelling each other out pre-Gnabry’s volley goalGnabry’s goal opening things upBayern’s missed chances in the first halfBVB’s strong start to the second halfThe penalty call and non-call (Reus, Bellingham)Erling Haaland’s missed chancesLucas Hernandez’s sliding challengesMusiala THE SUPER-SUBReflecting on the season (condensed)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 Apr 202217min

From potential transfers to the announcement of a friendly in Washington D.C. to Uli Hoeneß detailing why he slinked off into the shadows...this week had it all. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s three big requests for the summer: A right-back, a defensive midfielder, and an attacker.The complicated situation surrounding Robert Lewandowski.How Konrad Laimer might fit at Bayern Munich.Serge Gnabry’s future is in doubt.Marcel Sabitzer has suitors, but might not want to move on.Some quick thoughts on the first episode of Better Call Saul.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.

22 Apr 202228min

It is almost as if the Bundesliga scripted the season to reach this point: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Should the Bavarians win, they’ll wrap up a 10th consecutive league crown.Even with a draw, Bayern Munich would be in a prime spot to win the league barring a blockbuster collapse given that Dortmund would need to win the rest of the matches, hope for the Bavarians to lose the rest of their matches — and make up a pretty massive goal differential in the process.This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each club resides in the the table (Hint: The top).A glance at the form and recent storylines surrounding each team.A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.A prediction on the match.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 Apr 202220min

Bayern Munich played its first game since being eliminated from the Champions League by Villarreal and the Bavarians swarmed an overmatched Arminia Bielefeld side by using a relentless and overwhelming offensive attack to capture a 3-0 victory.Using a back three, Julian Nagelsmann’s side went all-out on offense and just kept constant pressure on Arminia Bielefeld. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A recap of the match.A look at the starting lineup and how it functioned during a pretty dominant that only lack more goals.Serge Gnabry’s excellent showing.Why Tanguy Nianzou needs to away on a loan.The topic of tactics and why it is understandable that some players have been irritated with how things have played out offensively.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.

17 Apr 202216min

What a week...and not in a good way. Bayern Munich edged FC Augsburg, but subsequently was bounced from the Champions League by Villarreal, saw transfer news break on several key players, and might have thrown its hat back in the ring for a center-back.The big news, however, was that aforementioned UCL exit, which we will talk about and discuss. Otherwise, here is what we have on tap for this episode:An in depth look at what Bayern Munich might need to do to be at a level to contend for the Champions League for next season.A personal heat check on where I am with Julian Nagelsmann.Bayern Munich’s re-entry into the transfer market for a center-back. Who can they get? Who should they get?The latest news on the contract negotiations/transfer status of Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry.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.

15 Apr 202237min