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In a season that has been marred by controversy and inconsistent play, Bayern Munich will try to take one last chance at salvaging things in the Champions League against Lazio.With a win, there will be hope for the Bavarians to at least have a chance to win something this season. With a loss, though, gloom and doom could reign supreme. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where the tie stands and how each team has played in their recent match entering the game.What a win means for Bayern Munich...and what a loss signals to the team and fans alike.A look at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup options and a guess at how Tuchel might sent out his starting XI.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After that devastating draw to SC Freiburg on Friday, Bayern Munich are in a very dark place. The Bundesliga is all but gone, which leaves only the Champions League as the sole chance of silverware this season. Unfortunately, the team is carrying a 1-0 deficit from the first leg into this week’s game versus Lazio, and it’s hard to see how the players will bounce back. Where will things go from here?In this episode, INNN and Cyler discuss the following:What are the chances that Bayern Munich progress to the Champions League quarter-finals?How does this current edition of Bayern stack up against Lazio?Would Thomas Tuchel bench Thomas Müller for a recently returned Leroy Sané? Should he?More lineup options and how they stack up — Kimmich vs Laimer, Guerreiro vs Davies, De Ligt vs Dier, etc.Should the board keep Thomas Tuchel if he loses to Lazio? What’s the point in sacking him?Looking at potential interim solutions.The issue with Xabi Alonso — why it could all go wrong for Bayern Munich.Alternatives to Xabi discussed, including Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, and more.Cyler finally snaps and suggests Xavi as a potential coaching option.INNN explains why Thomas Müller would bench Thomas Müller if he became coach (yeah the pod went off the rails a bit).The Alphonso Davies contract situation is a travesty.What Davies’ contract issues say about the people in charge of Bayern Munich right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich travelled to SC Freiburg and looked like it was still asleep on the bus for the first part of the game, but after a furious comeback, the Bavarians once again failed to complete the mission as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.There is plenty to talk about regarding this contest, so let’s not waste any more time:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.The first 25 minutes were painful, but somehow Bayern Munich rebounded.Mathys Tel and Jamal Musiala stepped when plays needed to be made.Manuel Neuer showed that he still has it.Joshua Kimmich looked irate when he was removed from the match.A lapse in Bayern Munich’s defending once again reared its ugly head.What now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news cycle surrounding Bayern Munich is wild at the moment.Coaches coming in...players going out...other players coming in? There are no shortage of topics to discuss, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:Like many of us have expected, Alphonso Davies seems set for Real Madrid. Is Andy Robertson the answer for a replacement?Max Eberl’s hiring at Bayern Munich has gone official...now what?Bayern Munich and Liverpool FC appear headed for a showdown on Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.Why is there so much hate toward Hansi Flick these days?Breaking down the recent reports that Julian Nagelsmann has identified his team leaders and which players might get left home. This sounds like history repeating itself in some ways...let’s discuss.Some quick thoughts on the most recent episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich got a win under its belt last week against RB Leipzig, but now the focus turns to a Friday match-up at SC Freiburg.The short week on the road against an opponent, who has shown a knack for frustrating Bayern Munich at times could be a big ask for the Bavarians, but there is no room for error.If Bayern Munich wants to retain any sliver of hope for winning the league, it cannot afford to slip up. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team in the table.Some thoughts on the recent form of each team.A look at the recent developments at Bayern Munich.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup.A prediction on the match, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich got back on the winning track with a big victory over RB Leipzig, but — as always — there is plenty more going on at the club to talk about.Why waste any more time? Let’s get down to it! Here is what is on tap for this week’s episode:Some exciting news about the future of Bavarian Podcast Works.Some final thoughts on the weekend win over RB Leipzig — and how fans are (rightly) struggling with whether to be optimistic or realistic about where all this is going.The arrival of Max Eberl should propel Bayern Munich into its next generation — but could end up leaving some players and club staffer behind.What should we make of Leroy Sane’s current struggles — and should Bayern Munich have reservations about re-upping his deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich pulled out a late 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga match that the Bavarians absolutely needed.Sure, winning the league title at this point seems like a pipedream, but it only takes one game to get the ball rolling.It was not a pretty match, but it did feature quite a few amazing moments — which we hit on in this show. Here is everything that we have on tap for this episode:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI — and why some of the changes made sense for this match.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Some commentary on the fight and perseverance shown by Bayern Munich, even in a match where not everything was clicking.A call to try and capitalize on the slight momentum built up here with a change in leadership.Why this win mattered, despite the lack of a brilliant showing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing you can say about this season for Bayern Munich…it has not been boring.The team is at the crossroads of a precipice (thank you Little Carmine for one of my favorite malapropisms) and Here is what we have on tap for this episode: More thoughts on why the move to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge is just an awful decision. Xabi Alonso, Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, or Zinedine Zidane? Who ya got. As the club looks closely at the futures of Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, and Serge Gnabry, what will happen with a quartet of players once considered the heart of the next generation. Should Bayern Munich flip the script and just start planning to acquire Florian Wirtz? Some final thoughts on the mess that became of True Detective — and why Curb Your Enthusiasm did well to get back to its roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will look to get back on track against RB Leipzig this weekend at the Allianz Arena — and it will not be easy. RB Leipzig is not exactly in the best form overall, but is coming off a win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, while the Bavarians are reeling and in the midst of a three-game losing streak. To further complicate matters, there are major issues between some of the Bayern Munich players and head coach Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Tuchel and the club announced that they will part ways after the season. Will he make it that far? The result against Die Roten Bullen could go a long way in determining that. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table. Some talk about what is going on with the recent form of each side. A guess at Tuchel’s lineup. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early on Wednesday, Bayern Munich made the decision to part ways with Thomas Tuchel, but will wait until the end of the season for the move to go official.Say what?With the locker room fractured, the coach at war with several players, and the season caught in a downward spiral...this was the decision?Of course, that means we have A LOT to discuss on this emergency version of Bavarian Podcast Works. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A reaction to the shocking announcement. Yeah, it was shocking strictly because of the timing and repeated denials that there would not be a change. Why this was one of the worst options that Bayern Munich had. What replacements could be in line for 2024/25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich have now suffered a third loss in a row, losing 3-2 to VfL Bochum and essentially killing the team’s chances at winning the Bundesliga and... possibly putting the nail in manager Thomas Tuchel’s coffin?In this podcast, Samrin and Rayyan discuss what went wrong against Bochum, what’s going wrong in general at Bayern, and what Bayern’s future holds in trying to fix things. Included in this pod:- An overview of the VfL Bochum game, with lineups, a tactical discussion and general outlook of the match. Thomas Tuchel’s future at Bayern and why it should or should not end immediately. Bayern’s prospects for the managerial position if Tuchel were to depart now or in the summer. The problem with the players — a lack of motivation? Conviction? Or something else? Rayyan’s usual jabs at the existence of Twitter as a platform.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.

Bayern Munich is reeling, fans are angry, players are confused, and the coaches, well, the ship seems to have sailed on their messaging breaking through to this groups (much to their own fault).So...yeah, the discussion points are there, so why waste any more time. Let’s get to it;Bayern Munich is in a rut and there is no easy way out given the current situation. Has Thomas Tuchel lost the team? He might have if that recent quote is true!There is no way that Thomas Tuchel is coaching Bayern Munich next season is there? If not, FC Barcelona has some culpability in how this all plays out.The board has culpability with Tuchel’s handling of Matthijs de Ligt.What is going on with Leroy Sane and why no one should really be shocked.Can Bayer Leverkusen Florian Wirtz or AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez change things for the lineup?Will the roster be headed for a massive overhaul next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After coming off of another loss — this time against Lazio in the Champions League — Bayern Munich will travel to VfL Bochum in hopes of right what could be a sinking ship.There was a lot to digest from Bayern Munich last two matches — a blowout loss to Bayer Leverkusen, followed up by the Lazio defeat — and now the Bavarians will have to try and grab three points in the league to stay within striking distance of Die Werkself.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table.Can Bayern Munich get it together?An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — and why common sense probably will not prevail (again).Why Leroy Sane could be Tuchel’s hope.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich traveled to Italy to take on Lazio in the Champions League in hopes of getting itself back on track, but failed.It was not a total flamout by any means, but after a disastrous weekend loss to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend, Bayern Munich desperately needed a win. That did not happen, so let’s pick up the pieces and discuss why. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Tuchel’s starting lineup.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.There was a noticeable difference in Bayern Munich’s style of play, but there was also a lot of errant passes, questionable decisions, and general discomfort initially.The unthinkable happened again...Dayot Upamecano had another unfortunate gaffe on the big stage.Another loss. What the hell happened to this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is traveling to Italy for a showdown with Lazio in the Champions League.Though the Bavarians should be considered heavy favorites, there is lingering doubt about how the team will react after being shellacked 3-0 by Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.Will Bayern Munich respond? Let’s take a look to see if that is in the cards and what else is on tap for this episode:A look at Lazio, where it sits in the Serie A table, and why their current 8th place position is not as bad as it looks.A look at the recent report stating that Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wants to instill “self-confidence” and “leadership” into the lineup, rather relying on his own “football ideals.”Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s potential for lineup changes, including what players need to be in the starting XI if the coach is really going to try and change things on the pitch.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s title hopes this season took a major hit and morale could be at an all-time low under Thomas Tuchel.So...now what?Bayern Munich needs to regroup and figure things out ahead of its midweek match against Lazio in the Champions League and a Bundesliga tilt vs. VfL Bochum. What we can we expect? Let’s discuss:How Bayern Munich can start to fix things, but there is a risk that some parts of this squad are beyond repair.It is time for Tuchel to re-think this strategy in using Harry Kane. Is a rebound against Lazio in the works? Yes, but if the Bavarians fail, it will tell us all we need to know about this team’s mentality under Thomas Tuchel.Thomas Müller is proving he is the ultimate company man this season (in a good way).Why would Matthijs de Ligt want to hang around Bavaria under a coach, who has no use for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was an unmitigated disaster. Bayern Munich capitulated against Bayer Leverkusen and succumbed to a 3-0 defeat. Now that the team is five points behind in the title race, will the board take action? Or will they wait until Thomas Tuchel crashes out of the Champions League and slides further down the table before pulling the trigger?Leverkusen were so much better. It’s incredibly frustrating.Here are our talking points from the game:What was that lineup? Why did Tuchel choose a back three?Why bench Thomas Müller in a game like this?Thomas Tuchel committed a cardinal sin — he decided to play scared vs Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen.Somehow, Thomas Tuchel thinks that he’s still coaching Chelsea FC.The stark difference between Leverkusen’s mentality and Bayern’s mentality, from a tactical and strategic standpoint.Why was Guerreiro not used at left-back? A potential explanation.“Did Nagelsmann do anything like this?”, asks Chuck. INNN proceeds to laugh maniacally.Is the Nagelsmann sacking the reason why Tuchel still has his job?The absurd karma of Josip Stanisic’s goal, and why it says damning things about Tuchel’s talent ID and squad building.Is the board ready to write off the season?A defense of the underperformers (Goretzka, Kimmich, Davies, etc.) in this current system.The strange phenomenon of non-negotiables — why do Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala get a free pass, while other players need to prove themselves constantly?A final word on the game.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.

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!Okay, now that you have Europe cued up, you are officially ready for the massive Bundesliga tilt between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. If that is not enough, let’s do a little more talking about the match, plus a lot more on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Podcast. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: There is an excitement and tension building up for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen. Frans Krätzig set off for FK Austrian Wien. The rumors linking Bayern Munich to FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo could actually be legitimate, while Leroy Sané probably won’t be going to Liverpool. Why the emergence of Aleksandar Pavlović matters. Sky ran a fan poll to pick Germany’s starting XI...do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen...it is finally that time. If you were looking for a bigger match in the Bundesliga this season, you will not find it. The first place and second place teams are set to do battle in a match that will have a massive effect on the league standings. Why wait any long to get talking on this one? Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this Preview Show: A look at where each team is in the table. The multitude of subplots between these two teams. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury and absence situation, plus why this week will present Thomas Tuchel with some very, very difficult decisions for his starting XI. An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — and why common sense probably will not prevail. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Bayern Munich won against Gladbach, and head into a critical week where the team will look to overturn the two point deficit on Bayer Leverkusen. Thomas Tuchel has stumbled into a formula that works, but will he stick with it? And how will the winter signings impact the outcome of the season? In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel discuss the following: A full roundup of the winter transfer window now that all the signings have been secured. Did Bayern Munich panic buy because of injuries? Has Thomas Tuchel found his best XI? Will he stick to it? Is Leroy Sané back in a rut? Should Bayern Munich consider moving on from him in the summer? Why does Thomas Tuchel refuse to choose his best XI? Is Aleksandar Pavlović the future of the midfield position at Bayern Munich? What does this mean for Joshua Kimmich? How will Tuchel tackle the game against Bayer Leverkusen? What is his coaching philosophy? 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.

Bayern Munich hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Allianz Arena and the Bavarians started out extremely fast with some dominant play. However, U-ball (gasp!) came back into play and Bayern Munich lost control of the match for a bit, which put the homeside in a 1-0 hole after a very uncharacteristic mistake from Manuel Neuer. Perseverance would end up being the word of the day, though, as the Bavarians battled back to secure the 3-1 victory. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI and how it played out when working together on the pitch. A rundown of the scoring and substitutes. Aleksandar Pavlović is not disproving any of his believers. If The Mandalorian was here, he would say Jamal Musiala at wing and Thomas Müller attacking midfield is the way. A quick look at what’s next for the Bavarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is coming off of a somewhat of a crazy transfer window in the midst of a slew of injuries and while preparing to face-off with the always pesky Borussia Mönchengladbach.Needless to say, we have a TON to talk about. Let’s take a look at what is top for this week’s episode: What the Philadelphia Eagles taught us about “a win is a win” and why Bayern Munich needs to get it together. Why is Thomas Tuchel so averse to Jamal Musiala playing wing — even at a time where the club desperately needs him to? Examining the validity of my own crackpot theory about Musiala possibly refusing to play wing. Is there a primadonna blossoming under the radar? Taking a look at the other options: Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Bryan Zaragoza, and Alphonso Davies. Was bringing in Zaragoza now, a panic move? The acquisition of Sacha Boey and what it could mean for the future of Noussair Mazraoui. A deep dive in how divisive Tuchel has made things in the Bayern Munich fanbase. Thought on the last episode of True Detective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bogey alert!Bayern Munich will host Borussia Mönchengladbach for what could be a very important Bundesliga matchup. The Bavarians have had a lot of trouble with Die Fohlen in recent years and this could be a situation where the banged up and weary boys from Bayern Munich need to really dig deep even against a Borussia Mönchengladbach side that is not exactly a juggernaut. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this Preview Show: A look at where each team is in the table. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury and absence situation and what Thomas Tuchel might to do to work around missing key players like Kim Min-jae, Noussair Mazraoui, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Joshua Kimmich. An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — and why common sense probably will not prevail. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schnitzel and Rayyan had their hands full with topics to discuss, including: The Sacha Boey transfer An evaluation of Christoph Freund’s work so far Bayern Munich’s lengthy injury list How Bayern Munich’s season has looked statistically vs. how it looks to the eye Thomas Tuchel’s tactics being a mismatch at Bayern Jürgen Klopp being the pipe dream to succeed Tuchel Some easter eggs and veiled roasts (as usual) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phew, Bayern Munich got away with that one. After going 3-1 up courtesy of goals by Aleksandar Pavlović, Alphonso Davies, and Harry Kane, no one would have expected FC Augsburg to make it a nervous finish for Bayern by getting two penalties in quick succession in the dying minutes of the game. Anyway, it was still an important win — no one can argue with three points. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: The starting lineups of the game. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and how he set up his team. The individual performance of one Aleksandar Pavlović. The future of Tuchel at 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has had yet another insane week. A loss to Werder Bremen, a win over Union Berlin, a few key injuries, a dozen or so transfer rumors...as the Talking Heads once said, “Same as it ever was.”To help stay competitive through this stretch Bayern Munich might have to spend more money than it is really comfortable with. Needless to say, a lot can still happen...but will anything actually go down? Let’s discuss: Analyzing the state of the team and why Thomas Tuchel still seems to be refusing to do the obvious. There could be a disconnect between Tuchel and his bosses, but no move is imminent. Would Hansi Flick come back and would it work if he did? Does Tuchel hate Leon Goretzka? Examining the latest transfer rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich. What should Bayern Munich do with Alphonso Davies? Is there any reason to starting being concerned with Leroy Sané? Should we expect any surprises at the end of this transfer window? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich bounced back into the win column with a midweek victory over Union Berlin, which was much needed.While not everything was great in the aftermath of the match, the boys did pick up three points. The Bavarians were dominant in the victory, but the downside was that a few players picked up injuries, which could make things interesting against FC Augsburg. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table.Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s injury situation and what Thomas Tuchel might to do to work around missing Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, and maybe even Joshua Kimmich.An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — one back three option and one back four formation.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich and Union Berlin hooked up for a very testy makeup game, which saw the Bavarians prevail 1-0. It was hard to pinpoint many flaws from Bayern Munich as the Rekordmeister was dominant in nearly every aspect of the match — except for the scoreboard. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting lineup and the differences between this match and how Tuchel aligned the squad last weekend vs. Werder Bremen. A rundown of the subs and scoring (this game felt like Bayern Munich should have scored more goal, right?). Raphaël Guerreiro took advantage of his opportunity didn’t he? Some thoughts on why the game was a dominant effort, but somehow left us feeling a little unfulfilled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has a quick turnaround after its 1-0 loss at the hands of Werder Bremen. The Bavarians are in desperate need of a victory after dropping points over the weekend and it would seem — on the surface — that Union Berlin would be the perfect opponent. Sitting in 15th place Union Berlin has been a mess for most of the season, but is unbeaten (win over FC Köln, draw with SC Freiburg) in its last two games. The Iron Ones were supposed to play Mainz 05 last weekend, but weather conditions postponed that match-up, which probably leaves them fresh to face the Bavarians. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s loss to Werder Bremen, the state of team under Thomas Tuchel, and why things could be falling apart. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That was shameful, and it’s only going to get worse. Bayern Munich just lost to Werder Bremen for the first time since 2008, and you really cannot blame anyone except Thomas Tuchel. People will argue against this, but at this point there’s nothing to argue against. The coach has his team playing some of the most diabolical football possible right now, and the results aren’t even what they used to be. This gives us plenty to talk about on the podcast, but we’re not happy about it. In this episode, INNN tackles the following: The lineup: Why bench Thomas Müller AGAIN? The return of the U-shaped system. Harry Kane is not playing like a striker and that has consequences for everybody. Jamal Musiala is wasted in this system. Leroy Sané is not playing better on the left and Tuchel is causing havoc by letting him. A mini-rant about Müller which you’ve probably heard before, but it needs repeating. The midfield doesn’t work and here’s why. What does Guerreiro even DO? How Alphonso Davies has been made redundant by the current Bayern system. Dayot Upamecano has too many responsibilities and that’s a problem. A question for the board and their failures — why is Konrad Laimer the starting RB? Why doesn’t the board want to invest in the squad? Why shouldn’t the board sack Tuchel? It would be in the team’s best interest. Who might take over — a shortlist. A final word and outro, plus a short preview of the Union Berlin game. 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.

Bayern Munich is in the middle of a solid run on the pitch and has been thrust into the craziness of this winter transfer window by being linked to what feels like a dozen names. Clearly, there is a lot going on and much to talk about when it comes to the Bavarians. Let’s get right to it: This is really “do or die” time at Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt. Thomas Müller might have the best outlook and attitude of any athlete (and unfortunately, he will probably need it as this second half goes on). Florian Wirtz might cost an insane amount. The story of the demise of the relationship of Robert Lewandowski and Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich seems on-point. Thoughts on the season finale of Fargo, an update on where I stand with the Marvel Odyssey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week in Portugal, Bayern Munich is headed back to the frosty confines of the Allianz Arena. With a week in the sun to rejuvenate and prepare for the second half of the season without any distractions, the Bavarians will seek to continue their winning ways in the Bundesliga against lowly Werder Bremen. With just four wins through 17 match days in the league, Die Werderaner will have its work cut out for it. Let’s see what’s on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s training camp in Portugal and who might emerge to play in Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back and so is Bayern Munich — on the pitch at least. In the transfer window, the club seems a bit stuck. Only one winter transfer has been confirmed so far, and while Eric Dier is a quality depth piece, he’s not exactly a blockbuster signing. Also, tragedy struck last week as the club lost its biggest ever legend. It’s still hard to process that, but we will try to address it. In this podcast, INNN and Samrin talk about the following: What do we think of Bayern Munich’s winter transfer business so far? Is Eric Dier and (potentially) Nordi Mukiele enough for the team? Why does Bayern Munich seem to want a complete paradigm shift in the squad? Is that why the club is saving money? Joshua Kimmich might want to leave this summer now. Is Alphonso Davies really ready to move to Real Madrid? How other players — Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, etc. — could all be on the move in the summer. Why is Thomas Tuchel been given this much power in squad planning? End note: Our thoughts on the passing of Der Kaiser. 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.

Bayern Munich got off to a winning start for the second half of the season as it downed Hoffenheim 3-0 in a match that was sometimes frustrating for fans of the Bavarians. Defensively, Bayern Munich was very solid for most of the match, but did — perhaps — get a little lucky. Attacking-wise, Bayern Munich left something to be desire for portions of the game, but did manage to look sensational at other points. Let’s see what Marcus and Chuck have to say about the match. Here is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI, which saw Leon Goretzka sent to the bench in favor of Raphaël Guerreiro. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Takes on how Bayern Munich played, what was good...what needs some work. Why Hoffenheim was a tough match-up and could surprise some people in the second half of the season. Some thoughts on the Eric Dier transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich gets back to action on the pitch this weekend, but the rumor mill is providing much of the electricity surrounding the team this week. Given all of that, we have a lot of topics to cover, so let’s get to it: Grass bedamned, the NFL is coming back to the Allianz Arena. Eric Dier is in Germany...now what? A move for João Palhinha is off the table...for now. Alphonso Davies and Real Madrid just seems like it is going to happen. Joshua Kimmich to Paris Saint-Germain? That probably will not happen, but let’s explore those rumors and what they could ultimately mean for the Germany’s international’s future in Bavaria. Arijon Ibrahimović could be leaving, while Joshua Zirkzee could come back? A look at the latest episode of Fargo, along with where things are in the great “Marvel Odyssey.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah...back to action. Are you ready?Let’s hope that Bayern Munich will be as it will play host to Hoffenheim this weekend in a Bundesliga tilt that will have a lot of focus on it, especially after the Bavarians turned in a -less-than-stellar effort last weekend in a friendly vs. FC Basel. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this Preview Show: A look at the Bundesliga table and where Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim fall into the mix. Checking out how Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim finished off the first half of the season — and where things might be headed for each squad. A guess at what lineup Thomas Tuchel will use for the match. A prediction for the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich had a tune-up this weekend and it did not, well, go so great. In the wake of that uneven effort, the Bavarians are closely linked to both Eric Dier, Nordi Mukiele, and Radu Drăgușin, while also seeing reports break that nearly everyone on the squad is going to be analyzed and scrutinized over the course of the second half of the season. Is this normal...or is a powder keg brewing. Let’s discuss!Here are the topics we will take on in this podcast: Should Bayern Munich make a move for Dier? What about Mukiele or Drăgușin? Would they be good fits for the Bavarians? Who are the most likely candidates for Bayern Munich to move on from during the summer? What we are looking most forward to in the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s first game back and of 2024 is a friendly match against next-door neighbors FC Basel. Try as they might, Bayern could not find a way through the Swiss team’s structure and were shutout for the most part of the game. The match eventually ended in a 1-1 draw. In this pod, RIPLT features in his pod debut and talks about the following: A look at the lineups from both teams Aleksandar Pavlović can make a proper pass; is he Bayern’s next Thiago? Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies were frustrating in this game The match served as proving grounds for the youth and they did alright Passing around too much is not good, so is not doing it enough Basel played really well and gave Bayern hell (bars) Bayern can still be stifled even with a near full strength team A preview of Bayern’s upcoming January and February games up to the first leg of the Champions League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has returned to training, but somehow the transfer action has been hotter than what has been going on during the practice sessions. Knowing that Bayern Munich is eager to spend some money and add a few players during this transfer window, the rumors are flowing. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this week’s episode: Catching-up on some an older take to see how it is going. A rundown of the rumor mill, including what we have heard about VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel and Serhou Guirassy, Chelsea FC’s Trevoh Chalobah, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori. The increasing likelihood that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Frans Krätzig could leave on loan assignments. Discussing the Bild report that Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Matthijs de Ligt and Alphonso Davies are being closely monitored and how that could mean bad things for their respective futures with the club. Finally, we lighten it up with some thoughts on this season of Fargo and my progress working through the Marvel movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it is 2024 and we have the very first Bavarian Football Works podcast of the year for release!On this episode, we have a lot to talk about (despite the Winterpause), so why waste any time in droning on about it...let’s just do it! Here is what we have on tap for this episode: With a growing divide in the fanbase and a war brewing between the #TuchelOut vs. #TuchelTime segments of the crowd, we have identified three things that need to happen for Bayern Munich fans to fully get back on board with things. Can they do them? Or maybe the better question is will they do them? We are also looking at the futures of Assessing the futures of Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, Alphonso Davies, Bouna Sarr, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Sven Ulreich — all players who have contracts expiring in 2024 or 2025. While Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer are in a bit of a different situation because they are knowingly working year-to-year, these other players all could be packing their bags this summer. Plus, Chuck managed to piss off his wife with interesting pronunciations for Pennsylvania towns. (That’s a bonus!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah...the Winterpause is here, so Bayern Munich is on hiatus. Much like rust, however, the Weekend Warm-up Podcast never sleeps. Despite the break, there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Bayern Munich and the German national team. So, let’s get down to it! Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode: The most recent transfer rumors, including Joshua Kimmich to Manchester United or Manchester City...and how Matthijs de Ligt might also be on the chopping block. Should Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos return to the German national team? Is this just another tinkering maneuver for Julian Nagelsmann to help quell his insatiable need to make change after change. What do the rumors about Kroos say about Nagelsmann’s confidence in Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka? One final Germany note...İlkay Gündoğan as a No. 10 for Germany? Where does that leave Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Thomas Muller? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bundesliga may be on break this week but that doesn’t mean the drama will stop. After the European Court of Justice ruled against UEFA in favor of the European Super League, Bayern Munich were one of the first clubs to come out against the new competition and affirmed their commitment to the existing European football pyramid. However, with big clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona pushing for it plus FIFA looking for their own piece of the pie with the Club World Cup, can Bayern keep its place at the top of football for much longer?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: The return of the European Super League — good or bad? Why Premier League teams continue to refuse to join the Super League, and how it differs from Germany. Isn’t the Premier League already becoming a Super League? How UEFA and the top clubs across Europe brought this outcome on themselves. How leagues can still block a Super League themselves. Why teams like Madrid and Barca, plus the teams in Italy would probably not mind being banned from their league if they can play in the Super League. How FIFA is trying to get a bigger slice of the pie with the revamped Club World Cup and the new World Cup format. Is football headed for a Formula 1 style closed system? Isn’t the situation in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich’s dominance an example of what football is headed towards? Shouldn’t Bayern Munich also be held responsible for the current situation in European football? Closing out with a look at the drama at Borussia Dortmund and what it means for the league. 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.

Bayern Munich close out the first half of the season (effectively, not officially) with a 2-1 win on the road over Wolfsburg that displayed the best and worst of what the Bavarians have showed throughout the Hinrunde. With some downtime in the schedule, now is the moment to reflect on where the team is, how it has played, and where things might be going....so let’s get to it: Running back the first half of the season, assessing where Bayern Munich is at this stage of the season. Grading players and position groups — see who ranked high and who needs to make some big improvements in order for Bayern Munich to get where it needs to be for the second half of the season. Discussing Thomas Muller’s well-deserved new deal, his recent performances, and what kind of role — if any — he has moving forward under Thomas Tuchel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich held the fort down against VfL Wolfsburg after a quick double in the first half, only conceding courtesy of a thunderous cannonball from Maximilian Arnold. In this podcast, we discuss what went wrong and went right for Bayern this game, including:- How Thomas Tuchel adapted the team’s tactics to VfL Wolfsburg. How those tactics changed over the course of the game. Wolfsburg’s own system and how they managed to expose Bayern’s weaknesses at times. The new attacking structure and why Thomas Müller is integral to it. A short mention of Aleksandar Pavlović’s meteoric rise to the first team and his performance in the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will travel to Wolfsburg to take on old friend Niko Kovač and his middling Wolves. Should Bayern Munich win? Yes. Should it be easy? Probably.Will it? Eh...let’s not talk about that just yet. The good news is that Bayern Munich looked like itself in dispatching VfB Stuttgart and could be on the right track. The bad news is that the team has accumulated a lot of wear and tear during the Hinrunde and could be very tired heading into this road match. Things could get complicated for the Bavarians. Let’s get down to it, though, and see what is on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table and how the clubs are trending at the moment. Some thoughts on Wolfsburg. A complete guess at how Thomas Tuchel will line his squad up against Wolfsburg. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So the Champions League draw has been finalized and Bayern Munich will face SS Lazio — a game that is a repeat of the 2021 Round of 16 tie that the Bavarians won under Hansi Flick. In other news, Bayern bounced back from the horrible 5-1 drubbing to Eintracht Frankfurt with a superlative 3-0 win over Stuttgart which really couldn’t have gone better. In this episode, INNN and Chuck discuss the following: Why the Champions League draw seems to have generated so little buzz. A rundown of the various games and who is expected to go through. Is SS Lazio a scary opponent for this current Bayern Munich team? What is the current direction of Bayern Munich under Thomas Tuchel? The future of certain key players — will Thomas Muller, Aleksander Pavlovic, and Raphael Guerreiro find themselves getting more minutes in the future? The tug of war between the board and the players, with Joshua Kimmich at the center. Bundesliga or Champions League — which would you prefer? Chuck and INNN disagree. 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.

Bayern Munich gave high-flying Stuttgart very little room to breathe in the final home game of the year and ran out 3-0 winners. In today’s podcast, we discuss what went right considering Bayern’s recent results and performances among other things: What happened to Stuttgart today? How did Bayern set up today? Was Thomas Müller the #10? How did the Raumdeuter change the game today? A quick look back at Bayern’s recent performances. A look back at Aleksandar Pavlović’s performance. What Pavlović’s performance means for Joshua Kimmich or/and Leon Goretzka. What this performance means for Bayern moving forward. A quick mention of Bayer Leverkusen. What this setup means for the Wolfsburg game on Wednesday.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.

Bayern Munich has had another eventful week, even if was not pleasing to the eye. After getting routed by Eintracht Frankfurt, the boys traveled to Old Trafford to put the final nail in the coffin for Manchester United’s European hopes. How did that old Facts of Life song, go again?Anyway, the stories off the field were probably more intriguing than what happened on the pitch, so we have plenty to talk about. Why not get get started? Here is what we have on tap for this episode: Reason No. 7777 why I am a bonehead. Discussing the potential Champions League draw candidates for Bayern Munich. Examining the rise and fall of Joshua Kimmich. How did we get to this place where he went from fan favorite to outcast? Looking at the most recent transfer rumors including those for FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is set to face off against VfB Stuttgart in what is a massive Bundesliga match. The Bavarians were boat-raced last weekend by Eintracht Frankfurt (5-1 in case you blocked out that bad memory), while Die Schwaben are coming off of a big 1-1 draw with league leader Bayer Leverkusen. Clearly, this will not be a cakewalk for the Bavarians, who desperately need to put together a string of good performances to really get fans back on board: A look at where each team is in the table. A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup, which could be missing some familiar faces. Why VfB Stuttgart is no slouch. Alexander Nübel’s role in the match and will he get a taste of the revenge that we all know that he wants. A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich faced off with Manchester United in the final Champions League group stage game that meant nothing for the Bavarians, but could potentially have been important for the Red Devils. In the end, Bayern Munich escaped England with a 1-0 victory that was neither fun, nor convincing. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI. A recap of the scoring and the subs. Some thoughts and analysis on the match. Why is Harry Kane operating as more of a midfielder than a striker (isn’t he with Bayern Munich to score goals)? A much better effort from the backline. Some words on the disappointment and frustration with the attack. A take on the scandalous story that broke before the match, what it means for Bayern Munich’s core group, and why it might really be time to start questioning the power and control that Tuchel holds in Bavaria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.