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Bayern Munich’s preparations for the new season are commencing as the team is regrouping to attack the 2023/24 season. As expected there is still a lot of uncertainty with the roster and so many stories that could impact how this team performs in the upcoming campiagn. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode: It sure feels like Harry Kane is using Bayern Munich as leverage against Tottenham Hotspur. Get the latest news on Kane here! No one wants to leave Bayern Munich (well, except Ryan Gravenbech and Alexander Nubel), but it appears that Leon Goretzka, Sadio Mane, Mathys Tel, and Marcel Sabitzer have all caught the Bayern Munich bug. Is anyone worried about Manuel Neuer yet? Niklas Süle is reportedly “Hulking” up. 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 been another week of relentless transfer rumors, Bayern Munich are no closer to signing Harry Kane but significantly closer to giving Daniel Levy a stroke. There’s been good news — Kim Min-Jae is all but official — but also bad news, with Manuel Neuer reportedly suffering a setback in his recovery. The fans are still looking forward to incoming transfers but for some reason the club is struggling to finalize sales. In this episode, INNN and Samrin talk about the following: What is going on with the Harry Kane transfer? How much does Daniel Levy want to sell him? Is Harry Kane the missing piece for Bayern Munich to win the Champions League? If so, what is he worth? The unexpected benefits of getting Kane versus someone like Vlahovic or Osimhen. The long list of players Bayern have not sold yet — Bouna Sarr, Sadio Mane, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Yann Sommer (?), Marcel Sabitzer, Alex Nubel, and more! There’s honestly so many we forgot a few while recording. Is Kyle Walker a good option for Bayern? Why Thomas Tuchel doesn’t seem to have as much “control” as the media says. Selling Noussair Mazraoui would be a mistake, full stop. Thomas Tuchel seems like he’s in for a headache at the start of the Bundesliga next season. Ryan Gravenberch could leave, but does it matter? Manuel Neuer could be out for the start of next season — what should Bayern do? Samrin has a theory about Alex Nubel. INNN has delusions of grandeur. 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.

While Bayern Munich is expected to have an impactful summer transfer window, this period feels like the calm before the storm.Konrad Laimer and Raphael Guerreiro are signed, sealed, and delivered, while Kim Min-jae is expected to follow suit quickly (potentially by the time you read this!). Otherwise, there is A LOT of rumbling, but not much action otherwise for the Bavarians. As it stands, this seems like a good time to take a step back and look at the big picture of what is going on — including the BPW staff earning another award (thanks to all of you!). Let’s get to it: Some thoughts on BPW nailing down another “Best Club Podcast” Award from World Soccer Talk. Where things stand on Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Harry Kane — and why there are reasons to feel both optimistic and pessimistic. Plus, the new pecking order of things should Kane opt to stay put in London. Addressing the bizarre situations with Noussair Mazraoui, Ryan Gravenberch, Marcel Sabitzer, and Sadio Mane. Why the Leon Goretzka situation is likely coming to a head soon enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Flagship edition of Bavarian Podcast Works, Schnitzel and Tom discuss: The realistic-ness of Harry Kane leaving Spurs for Bayern What a Kane transfer would mean for Bayern and the Bundesliga Kane alternatives for Bayern (Vlahovic, Osimhen, Kolo Muani) Should Bayern loan out Mathys Tel or keep him this summer? Is Bayern’s defensive shape now complete with Guerreiro + Min-jae in and Hernandez out? Could Bayern still add a #6 midfielder in Kalvin Phillips? The necessity for Tuchel to get the transfer decisions right in order to increase the longevity of his job security Alphonso Davies’ struggles and comments about a potential move away from Bayern Whether or not Konrad Laimer and purpose as a #6 in midfield or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich seems to have its hands in just about everything right now when it comes to the summer transfer window. The Bavarians are expected to be contenders for multiple players on the market in what could prove to be a make or break transfer window for Thomas Tuchel — and the club itself. Let’s get to it! This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode: The breakdown on what is going on with Bayern Munich’s rumored pursuit of Harry Kane. Bayern Munich has been consistently linked to Federico Chiesa, but what would need to happen for a move to go through and be successful. Thomas Tuchel at odds with bosses over need for defensive midfielder? Bayern Munich bosses frustrated with Alphonso Davies? Bayern Munich’s center-back corps appears to be set. Is it good enough to win a Champions League title? An ode to cargo shorts. Yeah, I am declaring war on my wife’s awful take.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.And while you’re at it, please throw a vote our way for the 2023 Best Club Podcast Award at WorldSoccerTalk! As always, we appreciate all your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even without a current sporting director in the wake of Hasan Salihamidzic getting fired alongside Oliver Kahn, Bayern Munich has already made two summer signings in Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig and Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund. The latter was essentially completed during the winter time, but it’s now official and Thomas Tuchel still wants to bring in Kim Min-jae from SSC Napoli since Lucas Hernandez will be leaving for Paris Saint-Germain as well as a top-class striker. Plenty of names have been linked with Bayern as far as who their new striker could be including Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, Randal Kolo Muani and Duscan Vlahovic, but the clock is ticking for Tuchel and Bayern. It will be a tough season if they once again don’t have a clear-cut, number 9 striker, and from the offset, Tuchel has identified this as a point of emphasis for this summer’s transfer window. By stark contrast, given the fact that Declan Rice has chosen to stay in the Premier League by virtue of joining either Arsenal or Manchester City, Tuchel is no longer prioritizing the signature of a number 6, defensive midfielder.There’s also been reports that Bayern is set to re-hire former goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic, who was fired by Julian Nagelsmann, Kahn, Brazzo and the rest of Bayern’s board just days after Yann Sommer had begun training with the club after joining from Borussia Monchengladbach. His return won’t spell good news for Alexander Nubel, who’s previously vented his frustration for what he referred to as favoritism from Tapalovic towards Manuel Neuer in training sessions. In this flagship episode of Bavarian Podcast Works, Tom and Rayyan (known on the site as CCyler) discuss: The two signings; Laimer & Guerreiro Can Laimer play as a number 6, or is that not his strong suit? Where Guerreiro will best fit in the squad, tactically speaking Kim Min-jae’s expected arrival from SSC Napoli to replace Lucas Hernandez Will Tuchel start to use a back three system more often? Bayern’s plethora of center-backs vs. wide backs All of the strikers linked with Bayern Realistic percentage chances Harry Kane will leave Tottenham for Bayern Bayern’s goalkeeping situation with Tapalovic set to return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a wild week at BFW. Germany is floundering. Bayern Munich looks like it will struggle to get world class, impact players for the key positions that it needs. Most of us are perplexed at the thought of how any of this will work out, but hey, if talking about this helps us all sort through things, let’s get to it with the latest episode of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: Lamenting the state of the German national team, Hansi Flick’s failures, and what a starting XI might look like for the Euro 2024 — and why the best lineup probably won’t ever get featured. Checking in on Bayern Munich’s latest transfer rumors, including the club’s persistent approach to staying in the game for Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does Bayern Munich re-start again?That was...terrible. Germany looked aimless and lacked energy and got the result that it deserved in a 2-0 loss to Colombia. The game looked like it mattered to the Colombians, while the Germans ambled around hoping that something good would happen (Hint: Nothing good happened). Let’s find out if you are as bitter as me! As Stringer Bell once told Brother Mouzone and Omar Little, let’s “get on with it”: A look at the starting lineup and a breakdown of the scoring. Where is the pride on this German team? Colombia was energetic, brash, and talking junk...and Germany withered under the stress of it all. Nothing is good...not the attack, nor the midfield, nor the defense. They are all terrible right now. Hansi Flick is assuredly in some danger. Where does it go from here? And why the players need to take some heat as well. 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.

With all the Bayern Munich action confined to the transfer window for now, it’s time to shift gears and talk a little bit more about Germany and their recent failures on the pitch. Hansi Flick is currently reeling from a couple of dismal results vs Ukraine and Poland which has everyone reconsidering the idea of having him coach at the Euros. On the Bayern end of things, Napoli’s Kim Min-jae is set to become the club’s latest defender signing while Kai Havertz slips out of the bosses hands and into the arms of Chelsea. Lots to talk about right now. Meanwhile, Bavarian Podcast Works has been nominated for the 2023 edition of the World Soccer Talk — Best Club Podcast Award. Click on that link and go vote for us!In this episode, INNN and Chuck talk about the following: Is Hansi Flick on the chopping block at the German national team? Should he be? Is it just a question of talent? Or could the coach do better? INNN chimes in with some Thomas Muller propaganda (because why not?). Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach — WHAT IF? Is Hansi Flick mishandling Niklas Sule? Would you be surprised if Hansi Flick were sacked at this stage? Shifting gears to the transfer talk — is Kim Min-jae a good transfer for Bayern Munich? Kyle Walker to Bayern — is that a good idea? Why Thomas Tuchel maybe shouldn’t be given too many options on the transfer market. Why is Bayern Munich so hesitant to secure a striker? How Choupo-Moting could end up being a starter next 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the confidence of the Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund personnel in the Germany team wasn’t already low considering how the Bundesliga ended, Germany’s latest result did them no favors. In this podcast, Rayyan and Samrin discuss: The gap between Thilo Kehrer and Jonas Hofmann in the first half Rayyan’s deeper look at Germany’s setup today How Joshua Kimmich is impacted when Germany’s back three is narrow Whether Kimmich fits better in a back three or back four What Kimmich’s best position is for Germany Some headscratchers such as Kai Havertz up front Another headscratcher in Niklas Füllkrug’s exclusion from the start Some regrets from the World Cup, especially in line-up decisions Is Hansi Flick’s job safe? What does Thilo Kehrer add to this team? Are there any answers to Germany’s fullback problems? The confusion in midfield with a focus on Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and later, Leroy Sané Is Julian Nagelsmann an option for Germany? Is he the answer for Germany much like Flick was for Bayern?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.

The summer transfer window has not even opened yet, but things are wild at Bayern Munich. There is plenty to discuss, so let’s get right to it. This is what we have on tap for this episode: RIP to Bayern Munich’s hopes for Declan Rice and maybe Dušan Vlahović. Is Joshua Kimmich driving his teammates crazy with his on-field antics and backroom politics? Bayern Munich is losing Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard. Dayot Upamecano and Noussair Mazraoui are rumored to be unhappy. Even Alphonso Davies’ contract extension went from “sure thing” to “uh-oh.” What can the Bavarians do...let’s look at the options — and there are plenty of good ones at center-back (maybe even some who can unseat Upamecano or De Ligt). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was close. Germany narrowly avoid defeat to the mighty Ukraine despite playing at home and going up 1-0 early in the game. Hansi Flick tested out a back three and it reaped dividends, only not for the team that it was intended to. Germany seem like they have a million problems and a lot of them will be familiar to fans of Bayern Munich, but also brand new ones that are unique to the international setup. Here are our talking points from the game: The back three doesn’t work — please stop using it, Hansi. Did Joshua Kimmich use Lewandowski’s stutter-step penalty technique? The horrible state of the German fullback roster. Should Kimmich be sent back to the flanks? A concerning lack of chances created by the German attack. The missing factor is left as an exercise for the listener. Leon Goretzka is being unfairly maligned for his performance. Does Hansi Flick see Kai Havertz as an alternative to Niclas Fullkrug at striker? You cannot trust a Borussia Dortmund player on the national team. A suggestion for what kind of lineup Germany should use at the Euros. 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.

You want to talk Bayern Munich and Germany? We’ve got you covered. Bayern Munich is in the middle of about a million transfer rumors and is looking to add — at least — three key players this summer. Germany is in throws of trying to figure out who it is as a national team and is facing three opponents in friendlies over the next week. Indeed, there is much to yack about when it comes to some of your favorite topics. Here is what is on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works Flagship Show: A look at Germany’s squad for the slate of matches during this international session. Why Hansi Flick is towing a fine line between job security and getting sacked. What could go right for Germany. Why some German linchpins might be out of luck moving forward. How the summer transfer window could turn out disastrous for Bayern Munich. What if Bayern Munich doesn’t get any of the big name players that it wants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are deep in the throws of silly season with Bayern Munich and it has been absolute craziness for days now. With some big name (and money!) players potentially coming in to Bayern Munich and some club staples potentially heading out, the team is in a state of flux. There is plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it: The transfer of West Ham’s Declan Rice to Bayern Munich is not looking good...what’s next? Who can Bayern Munich get if Arsenal FC makes its play for Rice? Thoughts on Bayern Munich’s plan to revamp its attack and why it has the futures for Sadio Mané, Leroy Sané, and Serge Gnabry on shaky ground. Why Raphael Guerreiro was a deft pickup. Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s instability, how long it might take the new leadership to fix, and why patience will be vital for fans of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having won the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich turn their attentions to the transfer window. The major topic of the week is Declan Rice, who is at the top of the list of the club’s options for defensive midfield. In addition, the fallout from the sacking of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic continues with serious confusion in squad planning and reports that Bayern’s backline could be set for a shakeup. In the meantime, Bavarian Podcast Works has been nominated for the 2023 edition of the World Soccer Talk — Best Club Podcast Award. Click on that link and go vote for us!In this episode, INNN and Chuck talk about the following: WHO could be the striker Bayern Munich signs this season? A summary of realistic options. The pros and cons of Dusan Vlahovic. What if Bayern Munich can’t secure one of its top transfer targets? The big one: Would Declan Rice even consider a move to Bayern? What’s in it for him? Debating the merits of bringing in Declan Rice — the impact on Goretzka/Laimer/Gravenberch, could Kimmich do his job, his potential role in the system, and alternatives. Has losing Brazzo thrown a wrench in Bayern’s long term squad planning? WHY is the board trying to sign Raphael Guerreiro? What happens if Bayern Munich loses both Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard? If you had to sell only one, who would it be? 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.

What a long, strange trip it’s been. Bayern Munich somehow won its 11th consecutive Bundesliga championship as Borussia Dortmund suffered through a massive collapse — and somehow that was one of the least crazy stories of the week. Admittedly, Bayern Munich fans have had a lot to process with everything, so what better way to do it than with the Weekend Warm-up Podcast and at Bavarian Football Works. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s episode: Some thoughts on the title win and the massive fallout that saw CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić get sacked. Who might be coming in: Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović and West Ham defensive midfielder Declan Rice. Who might be headed out: Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez, Leon Goretzka, and Alphonso Davies. Who is likely coming back (at least for a little while): Marcel Sabitzer. As you can see, there is a lot to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well who saw that coming? We were hoping for it, but didn’t expect Bayern Munich to deliver in this manner. When it comes to the league, Borussia Dortmund bottled it at the last minute versus Mainz, basically handing us the title — BUT Bayern still had to get the job done versus Koln and they did. It was a touch and go thing, but thank god (and maybe Brazzo) for Jamal Musiala. Anyway ...In this episode, INNN and Fergus talk about the following: Bayern Munich were completely unconvincing versus Koln and that’s unacceptable. Talking about the ruthless sacking of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic by Bayern. Could Bayern have an FC Barcelona moment someday? The pros and cons of bringing back Rummenigge and Hoeness. Is it a mistake to not bring in a new sporting director for the summer? Wait, why was Oliver Kahn FORBIDDEN from attending the Koln game? What is going at this club? How is history going to remember Oliver Kahn and Brazzo? A quick aside — would Matthias Sammer come back as sporting director? The deep concern about the names rumored as potential future sporting directors. Dark clouds hovering over the long term future of FC Bayern Munich. Will the sacking of Brazzo spark concerns in players like Kimmich, Musiala, and Alphonso Davies? 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’s season will come to a disappointing end one way or the others and there is a lot to examine. Needing a win over FC Köln, along with a loss or a draw from Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich is in danger of going trophyless for 2022/23. Let’s take a look at the hot topics for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: A look at the Lucas Hernandez situation and why Bayern Munich was right to be cautious with the Frenchman despite the potential for outside interest. Can Paris Saint-Germain get a deal done to bring Hernandez back to France? Can a deal for West Ham’s Declan Rice get done? The wild ride of Dušan Vlahović rumors from this week. Why fan frustration is probably at an all-time high for the last decade — and it does not totally have to do with potentially finishing behind Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a journey this season has been for Bayern Munich. Here we are, the final Preview Show of the season — and a match that means something, but could end up meaning nothing at all. Borussia Dortmund’s result against Mainz 05 will determine whether or not the Bavarians have any shot of being the league winner. That means that Bayern Munich has to play this match against FC Köln out in the event that BVB coughs up its two-point lead in the league and risk toying with playing youngsters or gambling that recently-injured players are fully healthy. This is what we have on tap for this final 2022/23 edition of the Preview Show: A look at where each team sits in the league table. Some thoughts on how it all got to this point, why change is imminent, and the overall disappointment that things worked out this way at Bayern Munich. An attempt to guess Thomas Tuchel’s lineup and why it could be the last time we see a few players and player combinations working together in a significant way. 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, @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.

Well, that was fun while it lasted. Bayern Munich have dropped points to RB Leipzig in shameful fashion, handing the lead in the Bundesliga back to Borussia Dortmund. The league title is practically out of reach, which means Bayern are set to go trophyless for the first time since the 2011/12 season, which was over a decade ago. This has has left people feeling shocked and upset, so we ask some important questions about the future of the club. In this episode, INNN and Tom talk about the following: Who deserves the blame for the season going boom? INNN and Tom argue about what percentage of blame each party deserves — the board, Nagelsmann, and Tuchel. What happened to the mentality at Bayern Munich? What transfers should Bayern make next season? Is a striker enough to tip the scales? Why moving Joshua Kimmich to the #8 position wreaks havoc on the squad. What are the two major mistakes that Tuchel MUST NOT repeat next season? Will a new champion change the perception of the Bundesliga within the wider footballing community? 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.

Well...it happened. At one point, Bayern Munich looked like a serious contender to capture a treble and now the Bavarians are hoping like hell that Borussia Dortmund will suffer through a horrendous collapse...just to win the league crown. After dropping a 3-1 decision to RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich is at risk of losing its first Bundesliga title in what seems like...forever. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode: A look at the starting XI and some of the odd decisions that Thomas Tuchel made for his 4-2-3-1 alignment. A run through the box score, including a timeline of how things fell apart. Thoughts on why the team’s season went down the toilet and why most of it stems from the ill-fated decision to fire Julian Nagelsmann in March and replace him with Tuchel at a totally inopportune time. Talking through why everything was set up for the perfect storm of organizational failures, poor decisions, ill-fitting players, and an overall tinge of arrogance that led to this mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another set of Bayern Munich stories to discuss. The Bavarians stomped Schalke 04 last weekend and we saw some plans for the 2023/24 leaked out this week as well. Knowing all of that, there is plenty to discuss. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: A look at the rumors regarding Joshua Kimmich’s rumored position change, his power at Bayern Munich, and the interesting timing of the transfer rumors linking him to Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Manchester City. What does this all mean for Leon Goretzka’s future with the club? Will Bayern Munich move on Ajax’s Edson Alvarez? What about Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Kai Havertz? Or maybe...West Ham’s Declan Rice? Finally, the latest on Bayern’s interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani. Some thoughts on the title race and the implications of this weekend. Should Sadio Mané stay or go? Manchester United, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United, and Juventus might be interested...but he could want to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Borussia Dortmund only one point behind Bayern Munich with two games left to play, RB Leipzig are the last team the Bavarians want to face. The Lawnball-based side have not been having a great season this year, but they will be looking for a win to secure Champions League qualification for next season. This is a game that could decide the title race. Here are our talking points ahead of the game: Who’s in and who’s out in the lineup? Thomas Muller should obviously start. A case for Leroy Sane on the right hand side, and Musiala on the left. Heresy for some: Maybe give Leon Goretzka a chance. Why does Joshua Kimmich get everything he wants? Why Dayot Upamecano will have a tough time getting his spot back. Thomas Tuchel could field a 4-1-4-1 again — is that a good idea?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.

Thomas Tuchel pushed all of the right buttons with an all-out, attacking formation and style of play in dismantling Schalke 04 over the weekend.However, that was just one of the many storylines surround the team at the moment. Let’s take a look at the topics of discussion on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: A look at the Schalke 04 match, the impact made by Thomas Müller, and how it all came together for at least one game. A look at the backline: Who should stay, who might go, and how things are lining up for next season. Addressing the transfer rumors linking Bayern Munich to RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo (Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Manchester United are also in the mix), why it probably does not work, but perhaps one reason why the Bavarians could be considering it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Bayern Munich finally had a good performance under Thomas Tuchel. Schalke have been undergoing a bit of a renaissance in recent weeks, but they were simply unable to compete with the dynamism and dominance shown by Bayern at both ends of the pitch on the day. Not a single bad performance in sight, making it a good Here are our talking points from the game: An interesting decision by Thomas Tuchel to opt for a 4-1-4-1 setup this week. Why Thomas Muller allows Bayern Munich to make efficient use of space and therefore more dynamic. Serge Gnabry is playing so well. Should Bayern Munich keep him this summer? Why Jamal Musiala is being wasted in the middle. Mathys Tel is the biggest wasted opportunity of the season. Why Noussair Mazraoui is THE guy at right-back for Bayern. 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 had another eventful week off the field and that left us with a ton to talk about. There is drama with Thomas Müller, a massive transfer rumor involving a potential future captain, and some thoughts on why the effects of decisions made last spring are still being felt. Check out what we have on tap for this episode of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: More thoughts on the why Bayern Munich’s indecision and lack of commitment last spring in the Robert Lewandowski-Erling Haaland saga has put the team in such an awful place at the moment. Why Thomas Müller really might want to leave the club...and discussing the reasons he has to stay. Joshua Kimmich to Real Madrid? Let’s talks about how real that might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will host Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga this weekend and look to secure three more valuable points that could go a long way in helping the Bavarians capture yet another league title. With just three games left in the Bundesliga schedule, they are all important, even if Bayern Munich should be able to smash this Schalke 04 side. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team resides in the Bundesliga table and a peek at their recent form. Schalke 04 is deprived of talent and is still in danger of being relegated...are they a threat to Bayern Munich? A look at some of the squad injuries and ideas on how Bayern Munich could line up for this game and the rationale behind some of our selections. 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, @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 winding down its 2022/23 season and is doing everything it possibly can to continue holding on to the league lead. Over the weekend, Bayern Munich was unconvincing in a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen and, well, we have a lot of thoughts on where the team is coming out of that. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: Thoughts on the Werder Bremen match including Thomas Tuchel’s selections, Jamal Musiala’s recent struggles, the solid showing for Ryan Gravenberch, and why certain players might be getting a longer look these days. The delicate balance of keeping the focus on winning the league title, while also setting the team up for next season. Thomas Müller’s situation and pondering if Tuchel is sending him a message about where he stands ahead of next season. Some takes on the recent transfer rumors involving Gravenberch, along with Bayern Munich’s links to both Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembélé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things have been difficult for Bayern Munich lately; not even Thomas Tuchel (despite his questionable choices) can deny that. Today was yet another day of hard work, grind and careless errors but Bayern won and made it two consecutive wins — the opposition teams were rather poor in both the games but you can only play the fixtures the DFL sets in the order they set them. In this podcast, we look back on the game and discuss the following: The points tally for previous champions Why Serge Gnabry should not be sold Werder Bremen’s deficiencies that allowed Bayern to win this game Bayern’s good performers on the day Thomas Müller’s absence in the starting lineup A look around the Bundesliga and what took place this weekendBe 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 has been another crazy week for Bayern Munich as rumors are flying everywhere and fans are generally focused on next season while the 2022/23 squad is embroiled in a title chase.These are clearly crazy times and that is exactly why Bavarian Podcast Works is here — to help sort through the mess like Luke Skywalker in that trash compactor during Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.Per the norm, there is a lot to talk about, so let’s get to it: The latest Sadio Mane drama. How Lionel Messi throwing a grenade into his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain could lead FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski back to Bayern Munich. The official nail in the coffin on that Harry Kane rumor and why I’m starting to come around on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. A look at the “leaked” list of Bayern’s plans for each player during the off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sitting atop the Bundesliga table by the slimmest of margins over Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich will travel to Werder Bremen in a match that it absolutely needs. While much of the focus for fans has been on the changes that could occur on the roster and in the board room, there is still a league title to capture. For Bayern Munich, grabbing another three points this week could be vital to that pursuit. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team resides in the Bundesliga table and a peek at their recent form. Despite some quality names on the roster, Werder Bremen has not been able to put things together this season. Who you should know on Werder Bremen and why. Ideas on how Bayern Munich could line up for this match and the rationale behind some of our selections. 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 managed to squeak past the worst team in the league and managed to score more than one goal for only the second time in the Thomas Tuchel era. While beating Hertha Berlin puts Bayern ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the table, questions will be asked of the coach and the team after the performance we saw in the first 70 minutes. The Bundesliga title race isn’t over, but it feels rather ... lacking. In this episode, INNN and Marcus talk about the following: Thomas Tuchel’s latest lineup, and his decisions therein. A recap of how the game went, and Bayern’s unconvincing chances at goal. How Joshua Kimmich opened up Hertha Berlin to bring home three points. The problem with underperforming players at Bayern Munich, starting with Jamal Musiala. Do guys like Sadio Mane and Serge Gnabry deserve to keep getting chances? Tuchel’s player judgement questioned, especially regarding players like Mathys Tel, Noussair Mazraoui, and Thomas Muller. Is there a mentality problem with this current squad? Changing the discussion to the title race — can Borussia Dortmund keep up? Why has Bayern Munich been so dominant in the Bundesliga? Should BVB blame themselves for their lack of success in the last decade? Why are the big Bundesliga teams so inconsistent? Comparing this current Terzic BVB side to the great BVB sides under Jurgen Klopp. Is this title race a little lacking in quality? Will Bayern Munich go on to win the title, or will Borussia Dortmund lose it?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.

What happens when Bayern Munich is in the midst of a crazy period where the executives, the coaches, and the players are all under-performing and are event being referred to as “shambolic” by some pundits?Well, at Bavarian Podcast Works, we throw our normal Weekend Warm-up format out the window and go full roundtable. Instead of just hearing my voice, I teamed up with BFW superstar Ineednoname and former BFW staffer and current Daily Mail journo Jake Fenner to break down what’s went wrong, how things are going, and what things might look like moving forward. We cover it all, give our takes on why this has become a mess, and why no one — from the coach to the CEO to the starting No. 8 — is really safe these days. 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.

Just a couple of months ago, it appeared unlikely that Bayern Munich would still be playing meaningful games at this point of the season.Now, the team is fight for its Bundesliga life. Sitting in second place, the Bavarians will have to fend off a hapless Hertha Berlin side, in hopes of not totally burying itself in the league. Let’s take a look at wat we have on tap for this episode: A look at the Bundesliga standing and the recent form of both teams. A complete guess at what Thomas Tuchel might do with his lineup for this match. Some thoughts on how this is all unraveling and why it might not be easy to find a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So in about three weeks, Bayern Munich have been knocked out of both competitions and are no longer leaders in the Bundesliga. The football is dire and coach Thomas Tuchel seems to lack any answers. The majority of the questions, however, will be directed at the men at the top — Oliver Kahn, Herbert Hainer, and Hasan Salihamidzic. In this episode, INNN and Fergus talk about the following: Is it time for the Bayern Munich board to go? Who is the #1 culprit behind the current state of affairs? The curious case of Hasan Salihamidzic and his work as a sporting director. Oliver Kahn’s lack of vision, his role in sacking Julian Nagelsmann, and the consequences. What does Herbert Hainer even DO? The lingering influence of Uli Hoeness — how much power does the current board actually have? How the absence of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is felt at all levels. A final word on whether the board should stay or go. Is Thomas Tuchel still the right guy for the job? Doubts about the coach’s judgement — lineups, tactics, player selection. What kind of transfers should Tuchel be given? The absurd scenario: Could Julian Nagelsmann ... return to Bayern Munich? Are there any alternatives to Tuchel? Putting the season into perspective. 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.

Well that’s it, Bayern Munich are cooked. The Bundesliga title is sliding out of reach, and honestly should’ve been well out of reach if any competent challenger existed in this league. What an absolute shambles. This isn’t time to mince words. The situation is really dire. Here are our talking points from the game: Despair. Sadness. Swearing. How Thomas Tuchel has completely abandoned the simplicity we saw versus Borussia Dortmund. Why can’t Bayern Munich score the second goal? The demise of the “can-opener”. How the Thomas Tuchel DNA is already becoming visible at Bayern, and it’s not good. Thomas Tuchel doesn’t seem to know the strengths of his squad. Another case of awful substitutions — why sub Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich? Calling on the board to resign on the back of this gamble, and many other mistakes. Isn’t the squad good enough to beat Mainz? How Thomas Tuchel needs to fix this. Let’s stop remixing failed experiments — no more back threes especially. 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’s season has been knocked upside down. The DFB-Pokal run is over, the Champions League hopes have been crushed, and now fan have been left to pick up all of the pieces, while hoping like hell that the squad can remain focused enough to capture the Bundesliga (which is no sure thing at this point): A preview of Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05. The fallout from Bayern Munich’s elimination at the hands of Manchester City including the Oliver Kahn getting ousted rumors, Thomas Tuchel’s blame game, the team’s collapse since the hiring of Tuchel, and more! Transfer talk including Bayern Munich’s striker list — which has two less names these days, including Hasan Salihamidžić failing to take accountability for the lack of a Robert Lewandowski contingency plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich earned a 1-1 decision against Manchester City in the Champions League, but it was not enough to claw through to the next round. Manchester City won the tie 4-1 on aggregate and the Bavarians will now try to hold on to their slim lead in the Bundesliga to salvage the once-promising season. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI selections — what worked, what didn’t. A rundown of the scoring, the subs, and the many, many yellow cards. Erling Haaland is ruining Dayot Upamecano (who had another rough outing). When the changes go down Kingsley Coman needs to stay. He was menace. What this all means and why the board’s decision continues to be a complete disaster. 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.

Schnitzel and Marcus find something to agree on: their current anger, confusion, and mistrust in the Bayern board.Major talking points: Preview of the Manchester City game in the Champions League. Everything is going wrong at Bayern Munich...is this the perfect time for a comeback worthy of the history books? The monster that is Erling Haaland. Jamal Musiala and his 2023 form - is Bayern’s brightest star being utilized wrong? Sadio Mane vs Leroy Sane debacle. How does the future look like for the Senegalese superstar in Munich? The inconsistency of Bayern’s wingers. Schnitzel states that West Brom should re-sign Serge Gnabry. Has anything improved with Tuchel? Or was the Nagelsmann sacking a colossal miscalculation from the board? Should the board be held accountable for Bayern’s Pokal and, most likely, Champions League elimination? Bayern Munich’s chances of winning the Bundesliga. Thomas Tuchel’s ability as a coach and how long he will have a future at Bayern A quick glance at the upcoming summer transfer window and what striker Bayern Munich should sign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it rains, it pours...like cats and dogs for Bayern Munich. The Bavarians sputtered through a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga in a match that was extremely frustrating — mostly because it was more of the same issues we have been accustomed to seeing of late. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Some thought on the starting XI and why players like Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies were left out of the lineup. Tuchel’s subs — why they partly worked and partly didn’t. Some lamentations on how this season slipped through Bayern Munich’s grasp, including thoughts on how big of a mistake the board made in forcing a coaching change when they did. Some doubts on whether or not everyone has moved on from “the slap.”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 a suddenly massive match against Hoffenheim this week, a coach still feeling his way out, a league title on the line, and a whole hell of a lot of transfer rumors going on. Yup, there is A LOT to talk about with Bayern Munich, so let’s dive right into it. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A preview of Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim, a predicted lineup, and a score line that will hopefully give fans some juice heading into the weekend. Please not that Sadio Mane was not suspended until after this podcast was recorded. Why this match will tell us a lot about Thomas Tuchel’s mindset as a manager, his player preferences, and where things might be going from here. A look at all of the strikers (and other attacking options) that Bayern Munich has been linked to. Chatting on next season’s logjam at goalkeeper. 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.

Well that’s it then. Bayern Munich are out of the UEFA Champions League. Since winning the treble in 2020, the quarter finals seem like they’ve become an impassible wall that this squad cannot get past. Manchester City showed this group of players a different level of football as they overwhelmed possibly the most mediocre Bayern Munich team we’ve seen in years. The second leg is reduced to a formality now. Here are our talking points from the game: The horrible decision to bench Thomas Muller in a game this big. Dayot Upamecano’s huge mistake compared to the season he’s been having. The abject performance of the offense. Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman — all not good enough. “Captain” Joshua Kimmich’s complete lack of leadership on the big stage. INNN’s conspiracy theory about Kimmich. How much blame does the board bear for this elimination? Shouldn’t this loss also come back on Thomas Tuchel? 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.

There’s never a dull moment at Bayern Munich (unless you watched the first half of Saturday’s game versus Freiburg). This week could be crucial for the outcome of the entire season as the club gear up to face Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter finals. After the coaching shakeup and the elimination from the Pokal last week, confidence seems to be at an all time low at the BFW podcasting department.In this episode, INNN and Samrin talk about the following: Establishing the tone (not positive) for the rest of the podcast. How should Thomas Tuchel line up his team against Manchester City? Which duels will be key for Bayern vs City? Davies, Haaland, Upa, etc. An outside-the-box solution to the striker problem due to Choupo’s absence. How will Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka set up versus Rodri, Gundogan, and the like? Why a counterattacking approach could be the best and worst option for Bayern Munich. Why starting Joao Cancelo against his former team may not be the best idea. Finally talking about Sadio Mane and the source of his problems at Bayern. Harsh criticism of the board’s transfer policy and their “support” of Julian Nagelsmann. Comparing the squad construction in offense vs defense and the huge mismatch between the two. Does Bayern Munich need to sign a new striker in the summer? Who’s available? Kane, Kolo Muani, Vlahovic, etc. Signing off in an attempt to be positive for once. 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 and SC Freiburg hooked up again, this time it was in the Bundesliga, but it sure looked and felt a lot like a rehash of what happened on Tuesday. SC Freiburg was extremely disciplined and Bayern Munich was very disjointed, which led to a shaky 1-0 victory for the Bavarians — thanks to a laser of a goal from Matthijs de Ligt. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of the scoresheet — Bayern Munich’s terrible finishing prevented this game from being a blowout on the scoreboard. A look at the lineup, what changed for Thomas Tuchel, and some thoughts on why he might have made the changes (Dayot Upamecano was suspended, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was hurt, and some other benching that were probably deserved). Is Jamal Musiala getting Scottie Jetpacks’d? (Deep cut you might want to hear). De Ligt was the savior. The near brawl at the end whistle and where to go from here.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 and SC Freiburg are turning into a Rocky-type franchise at this point. The teams battled in the DFB-Pokal and will now carry the fracas over to the Bundesliga in what amounts to a very key game for Bayern Munich’s title hopes. That game, however, is just one of several talking points to emerge from this week. Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A preview of the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg. Tensions should be high after Freiburg’s upset win in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday. The terrible optics of Thomas Tuchel’s decision to start Joao Cancelo against SC Freiburg. Reports say Tuchel wants a new striker. Why Tuchel’s job is going to get a lot harder in the coming days and weeks. 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 met SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal in what will be the first of two matches between the clubs in a four day span. The Bavarians were stunned late in a 2-1 loss that was ultimately decided on a crazy turn of events that occurred after a yellow card to Sadio Mané, a handball on Jamal Musiala, a converted penalty kick by Lucas Höler, and a lot of crushed dreams for Bayern Munich fans. SC Freiburg was determined to not give up anything easy and Bayern Munich had its patience tested, but offered no solutions. This is what we have on tap for this show: A look at the scoring breakdown and why it was clear early on that Bayern Munich had its work cut out for it. Why this match was so frustrating and how it looked like a game we have seen a million times before with this team. Assessing Tuchel’s second game at the helm of Bayern Munich — what went wrong and why we should put the brakes on his coronation as King of Bavaria. Why this was so painful for me to watch!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.

So the Thomas Tuchel era starts with a bang. Bayern Munich dispatched Borussia Dortmund with 70 minutes of ruthless efficiency combined with 20 minutes of complete incompetence. 4-2 flatters the opponent because it could’ve easily been 6-0 in the first half itself. Safe to say, it looks like Tuchel has hit the ground running. Here are our talking points from the game: Why did Thomas Tuchel return to the standard 4-2-3-1? A quick recap of how the game played out, and the poor play in the final 20 minutes. Why Thomas Muller looks soooooooo much better in the 4-2-3-1 system, especially compared to his role under Julian Nagelsmann. Subbing Thomas Muller remains a critical mistake no matter what your tactics are. The resurgence of Leroy Sane and how he came alive in the second half. The potential changes that could improve this lineup — mainly Jamal Musiala and Noussair Mazraoui. 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 had one hell of week since the last recording of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast.Immediately after I hit the road for Richmond last weekend, the world fell for Julian Nagelsmann. By the time I hit my destination, Nagelsmann has been fired, Tuchel was linked to the job, and chaos had ensured. It was completely wild and BFW was here for ALL of it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: What we can take away from Germany’s performance during the international break. Ryan Gravenberch’s feud with Julian Nagelsmann and why he needs to grow up. Thoughts on the firing of Nagelsmann, the hiring of Thomas Tuchel, and why this is a so risky. What the sudden change might mean for the roster — especially during the summer transfer window. Some thoughts on the latest episode of The Mandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, this is a hell of way for Thomas Tuchel to get his feet wet at Bayern Munich, huh?Tuchel will lead the Bavarians against his old club — Borussia Dortmund — in a match that will have massive implications in the Bundesliga title race. Yes, this edition of Der Klassiker will have a championship look and feel, plus a lot of uncertainty from a Bayern Munich standpoint. With BVB sitting atop the table, the Bavarians can ill-afford a loss. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team sits in the table and their recent form. Some thoughts about what kind of impact Tuchel can have in this match. A complete guess at how Tuchel will line up and who might start. 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, @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 entered unsteady ground with a coaching change so late in the season. Marcus and Samrin take up the coaching appointment and discuss many aspects of it as well as what the season might look like moving forward. What Marcus thinks of Julian Nagelsmann’s fashion sense! Did Nagelsmann have the right attitude throughout his time at Bayern? Did the team actually progress under Nagelsmann? What is the right way to run a club like Bayern Munich? How the sacking of Nagelsmann impacts the positions of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic Thoughts on the aftermath of the Bayer Leverkusen match Was the decision to fire Nagelsmann the correct one? What does success mean when it comes to comes to Thomas Tuchel? Is Tuchel the answer for Bayern? Does he have the nous to handle the personalities at Bayern, both in the dressing room and the on the pitch? How will Tuchel’s hiring impact player morale? Where we think Germany stands ahead of the Euros How might the team react to the coaching situation against Borussia Dortmund A word on the Frauen topping the table and on women’s football in general A discussion on the quality of the Bundesliga and whether that has led to a more competitive league season Marcus’s belief in Joachim Löw Marcus underestimates Niklas Füllkrug! A lot of references to INNN!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.