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Bayern Munich bagged a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen in its Bundesliga opener and there was plenty to like about what we saw. Moreover, Harry Kane gave everyone an idea of just how impact he can be as the Bavarians aim to add for trophies to their case this season. Given how much other news broke over the week, you know this episode is loaded, so let’s get to it: Kane is everything many fans thought he could be — a dominant force. Will Thomas Tuchel start Leroy Sané over Thomas Müller at the No. 10? Josip Stanišić’s move is beneficial for him, but now Bayern Munich is scrambling. Benjamin Pavard and Ryan Gravenberch could both leave before the transfer window ends. What gives on those rumors linking Leroy Sané to both FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After downing Werder Bremen 4-0 in the Bundesliga opener, Bayern Munich will host FC Augsburg in a match that should not present much danger to Thomas Tuchel’s new-look squad. Bayern Munich will be seeking to keep the good times rolling and to also build up a nice base of points early in the season. In past years, there has been a game (or two, or three) that has shocked Bayern Munich, caused an early season loss, and irritated the fan base.If FC Augsburg wants to become the latest team to toss a little doubt into the mix for Bayern Munich, it will absolutely have its work cut out for it. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: Recapping Bayern Munich’s performance against Werder Bremen. A review of where the teams sit in the Bundesliga table. Some notables from FC Augsburg’s roster. A look at who Thomas Tuchel might start this week. 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 are off to a winning start in the Bundesliga, with Harry Kane scoring and assisting and generally having a great debut (if you ignore the Supercup — that never happened). Despite this, you get the impression that Bayern were not playing anywhere near their best football, struggling to creature chances against Werder Bremen despite dominating proceedings. Meanwhile, movements happened in the transfer market as well. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: A recap of Harry Kane’s opening performance, and what could get better. Is Thomas Tuchel going to give Thomas Muller the importance he deserves? Why do coaches insist on using Jamal Musiala in the attacking midfield position? Leon Goretzka’s performance scrutinized — what it means for Konrad Laimer under Thomas Tuchel. What is going on between Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel, Josip Stanisic, and Benjamin Pavard? Should Bayern Munich bring in this new goalkeeper — what is the latest on Manuel Neuer? Which teams can actually challenge Bayern this season? Looking at Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Union Berlin, and others. 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 won 0-4 and all is right in the world and Thomas Tuchel will win the treble! Well, not quite.....and we will explain why in this podcast. Rayyan and Samrin discuss the following on this show: Leon Goretzka’s performance and why Thomas Tuchel almost had to play him The disjointed performances the attack continues to produce which brings the spotlight on..... .....Jamal Musiala for all the wrong reasons and Thomas Müller for all the right reasons A word on Leroy Sané and another on Noussair Mazraoui Many words on the goalkeeping situation and what Sven Ulreich did (and didn’t) do well Harry Kane’s performance — what the Englishman did right and what he needs to improve upon Whether this performance helps Thomas Tuchel’s case moving forward Upcoming fixtures which will test Bayern Could Mathys Tel becoming a starter? Who should be the centerback pairing for Bayern? A word on Benjamin Pavard and whether he is actually leaving.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 set for its Bundesliga opener, but there are still many questions that are unanswered when it comes to the squad. How much longer will Manuel Neuer be out of action? How will Thomas Tuchel settle on playing his center-back trio? Is Benjamin Pavard going to leave before the window ends? Is Thomas Müller going to spend the season picking up scrap minutes?Yeah, there is a lot going on. Let’s not waste any more time and get right down to it. This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: Looking at the potential transfer situations of Pavard and Ryan Gravenberch. A look at what is going on with the goalkeeper situation and why Bayern Munich seems poised to ride it out with Sven Ulreich until Neuer is healthy. Exploring whether or not Müller has a role on this season’s squad. How hyped are you for Harry Kane? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will square off with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga opener and as much as fans would like to believe that everything is rosy heading in the season’s first match, the Bavarians have a lot of questions attached to them. Who will start? Is Thomas Müller ready to play? Can Sven Ulreich be a capable fill-in for Manuel Neuer? Which two center-backs will get the nod? Is Leon Goretzka ever getting off the bench? Does Thomas Tuchel have a plan?Mostly, why is there all of this turmoil?Those are just some of the questions heading in the match vs. Werder Bremen. Let’s take a look at what we will tackle for this season opening edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: A scan through those topics listed above. A guess at 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.

Well that could have gone better. Embarrassing doesn’t begin to describe what we saw as Bayern Munich succumbed 3-0 to RB Leipzig in this year’s edition of the DFL Supercup. Thomas Tuchel was at a loss to explain why his team is playing such horrible football, so us here at BPW decided to do it for him. Spoiler alert: It’s the coach. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: Why did Benjamin Pavard, who wants to leave Bayern Munich, start this game? Can you even blame the players when the tactics are this bad? How Thomas Tuchel is completely neutering Jamal Musiala. What is going on with the midfield? Why is Joshua Kimmich playing so badly? In defense of Mathys Tel and the chances he missed. Can Harry Kane and/or Thomas Muller really fix this? Why this loss hurts more than usual from a marketing/exposure perspective. Harry Kane is an amazing transfer, but he could bomb because of a bad start. Extremely worrying signs from Thomas Tuchel in the post match presser. Is it time for Bayern to sack Tuchel? What options are available as replacements? Could any new transfers fix this team? Closing out with the goalkeeper issue — is Sven Ulreich good enough? Will Manuel Neuer ever come back? Was it a mistake to let Yann Sommer go? Should Bayern Munich have kept him? 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.

After months of speculation, it finally appears that Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane is making the seemingly unlikely move to Bayern Munich.The final days here have been a whirlwind of “will he” or “won’t he” stories that eventually all faded away. Barring a last minute collapse, Kane should be making his way to Germany for a physical and could be presented at the DFL-Supercup — if things go to plan. All that said, there was plenty to talk about, so let’s dig in: Why I am crushing a crow sandwich. Recapping the craziness that occurred on Thursday August 10th as news was flowing from everywhere about Kane’s potential move. How Kane will fit and why Thomas Tuchel’s biggest job is to ensure this move is a success. Also, some thoughts on what happens if Tuchel can’t make the team mesh quickly. What else Bayern Munich might be looking at in the transfer market and why some of the perceived needs probably are exactly requirements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the debacle of the last week or so, it feels like Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are going in circles when it comes to the subject of Harry Kane, courtesy of one Daniel Levy. The transfer could still go through of course, but it feels like it’s more trouble than it’s worth. Meanwhile, Yann Sommer has left Bayern but Manuel Neuer is still injured, and Thomas Tuchel complained about not having a true defensive midfielder. Lots of major topics for one episode. In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel talk about the following: What the hell is Daniel Levy playing at? Should Bayern Munich pull out of the Harry Kane transfer? What potential options are available at this stage? Sadio Mane might be one of the worst transfers in Bayern Munich history. With Manuel Neuer still injured, was it a good idea to let Yann Sommer go? What goalkeeper alternatives can Bayern sign on such short notice? Why David de Gea is a BAD option. A review of how Bayern Munich has played in preseason so far. Why does Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich feel less dynamic? Tuchel vs Kimmich and the #6 debate. Why has the fanbase turned completely against Leon Goretzka? What does Thomas Tuchel think about the backline and Dayot Upamecano? Kyle Walker — seems like he’s not coming to 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 closed down its preseason tour in great fashion with a comeback win over Liverpool FC, but the end result was not nearly important as what we learned about this team over the past two weeks. Why waste any time? Let’s get chatting on a number of topics. Here is what we have on tap: An in depth look at what we learned from Bayern Munich’s preseason tour, including why the attack could be positioned to explode, how the midfield might be developing into a mess, and why the defense might take some time to gel. Why the news about Manuel Neuer’s secret surgery is very concerning. Who helped themselves — Josip Stanišić and Serge Gnabry Who might be in trouble on Bayern Munich’s roster — Leon Goretzka, Dayot Upamecano, Noussair Mazraoui...and Paul Wanner. Recapping the latest transfer news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you miss the club friendly between Bayern Munich vs. Liverpool FC?Well, we have you covered! Check out our Postgame Podcast as Rayyan breaks down what happened as the Bavarians stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to snare a win away from the Premier League power. If you need to catch up on anything else, check out our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or any of the numerous reactions from players and coaches in the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The preseason has not been so kind to Bayern Munich just yet. Similarly, the World Cup served up a gut punch to Germany in the form of a stunning defeat at the hands of Colombia (The Revenge of James Rodriguez?). With Harry Kane’s pursuit ongoing and Manuel Neuer still trying to get into form, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding Bayern Munich — and let’s not think about Germany being in an elimination match against South Korea (where have we seen this before?). Needless to say, we have plenty to chat about, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode of the BFW Flagship Show: Germany’s shocking defeat and why there might be organizational issues with development at the DFB. A quick update on Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Harry Kane. Dayot Upamecano could find himself on the bench for Thomas Tuchel. Why the preseason is a little concerning — even if the results do not mean a damned thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah...back from vacation and (somehow) completely worn down!Hell with that, though, it is time to rap about Bayern Munich and all of the craziness that has been going on with the club. Let’s take a look at what is going on in this episode: Some thoughts on why Bayern Munich really might be in the final hours of life without a world class No. 9. A deal for Tottenham Hotspur star Harry appears to be in play. Why there is no way Bayern Munich should be looking to spend any significant cash on a back-up goalkeeper — even if there are some red flags being raised with Manuel Neuer’s recovery. Exploring the potential sale of Sadio Mané, the rumors about Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry being available...and how that could all mean that Bayern Munich is looking at another big purchase this summer (even if this dolt if content to ride it out with Sané and Gnabry.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 Bayern Munich played their first proper preseason friendly against another top level European team, and lost. While it wasn’t the drubbing we saw in last season’s Champions League quarter-final, Manchester City managed to come away with the win thanks to two goals from an antivirus and Laporte. Maybe a better lineup and some better players available could’ve handed Bayern the win, but that’s water under the bridge now. Here are our talking points from the game: A review of the two lineups we saw from Thomas Tuchel today. A quick recap of the flow of the game and who was better on balance. The problem with Bayern Munich’s attack right now. The paradoxical performances of Leroy Sane. What was Konrad Laimer like? Second half undesirables impressed — Bouna Sarr, Sven Ulreich, Mathys Tel. Why is Thomas Tuchel such a muted presence on the sidelines? Especially compared to Pep Guardiola. 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.

In the week since we last recorded a main series episode, Bayern Munich have been busy on the pitch and in the transfer market. A 27-0 win over FC Rottach-Ergern was followed up by the news that Harry Kane’s wife is actively looking for houses in Munich. Naturally we can’t have too much of a good thing, so Thomas Muller ended up being ruled out of the Asia Tour with a hip injury, followed by news that Tuchel will try to “ease” the Raumdeuter out of the starting lineup. In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel talk about the following: Is Bayern Munich offering Harry Kane too much for his services? What is going on between Thomas Tuchel and Thomas Muller? What can the starting XI versus Rottach-Egern tell us about Tuchel’s plans for the lineup moving forward? How is Thomas Tuchel going to use the midfield next season? What happens to Leon Goretzka? Is Marcel Sabitzer headed to Borussia Dortmund? What kind of lineup should we expect against Manchester City this week? 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.

Another week, another crazy period for Bayern Munich news. While there were no major breaks in the club’s pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane, there was still plenty of moving and shaking going on. We had a lot of weird news break...some true, some not, some probably falling somewhere in between. Let’s taking a look at which topics we’ll dive into for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast: A brief look at where things stand with Kane after Uli Hoeneß went scorched Earth on Tottenham. Ahead of a potential move to Al Nassr, a look back at Sadio Mané’s tumultuous tenure at Bayern Munich. Assessing the rumors regarding Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, and Marcel Sabitzer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That was a long period without Bayern Munich, wasn’t it?The Rekordmeister are back, for the season 2023-24 and there’s a lot going on — from new players, to an interesting scenario involving who’s in-charge. Starting the season off with an easy game against FC Rottach-Egern, we won 27-0 (!!). Featuring the new additions Konrad Laimer and Raphael Guerreiro, the new era of Bayern looks rather exciting and we’re all in for it.Here are our talking points from the game: A quick recap of what went down last season, what’s different from then to now Hype for the new transfers — Kim Min Jae, Laimer and Guerreiro Opinions on Laimer and his role under Tuchel Re-emphasis on Jamal Musiala’s qualities and how he has improved this season Mathys Tel’s future at this club looks pretty good! Marcel Sabitzer and an extended rant about his time here so far Disappointment with Sadio Mane (and a slightly snarky remark) Injuries galore! First half vs second half — critiques, praise and whatnot 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 show of Bavarian Podcast Works, Tom and Schnitzel discuss: Not exhausting the Harry Kane rumors The proposed Pavard/Walker swap deal between Bayern and Manchester City How Bayern’s defense is shaping up overall for next season Will Noussair Mazraoui play over Pavard or Walker? Should Sadio Mane definitely leave for Saudi Arabia? What went wrong for Mane last season Tuchel’s prospects of being Bayern manager long term. How long will he last? Would Kane coming put more pressure on Tuchel? Bayern’s plethora wide attacking players Should Bayern keep or sell Serge Gnabry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.