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Another week is in the books and Bayern Munich news was flowing per the usual.With Robert Lewandowski’s transfer saga drawing numerous headlines, a new signing to man the right defensive flank, and a whole lot more going on, we had plenty to chat about. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at the latest on Lewandowski, Bayern Munich’s no-win situation, and why it is no shock that Real Madrid and Chelsea are both trying to get involved.Real Madrid’s pursuit of Serge Gnabry and why the Germany international probably is leaning toward leaving.Sadio Mane and Sala Kalajdzic...are you in or out?The signing of Noussair Mazraoui, the latest on Ryan Gravenberch, and why the midfielder might not be the best use of money.Bayer Leverkusen’s aggressive week and why the Bundesliga might view Bayern Munich as susceptible.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s offseason got off to a rousing start.Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the club for FC Barcelona. Sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic has suddenly found his position within the organization in some jeopardy (if you believe certain reports). Bayern Munich was linked to serial underachiever Ousmane Dembele — and about a dozen other options who can play one forward role or another.We had a poor finish to the campaign, some contract drama, typical FC Hollywood storylines, and an early start to silly season form a “WTF Voltron” to get us going and it is not even June yet.Yup, it has been crazy. This is what we have on tap for this episode:Chuck and Jake talk through Robert Lewandowski’s situation, what might happen, and the huge hole he would leave in the lineup.Some options to replace the Polish international.Brazzo’s new drama.A little praise for Eintracht Frankfurt.Why no one wants Ousmane Dembele even if he has some tantalizing ability.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, the bombshell dropped. Since our last podcast, Robert Lewandowski has officially confirmed that he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. This is obviously the biggest news of the week, but since we already covered the topic of potential replacements in previous podcasts, we here at BPW decided to take a different track.In addition, please welcome our new podcaster — Teddy Son! He was gracious enough to hop in when another scheduling issue threatened to delay this episode further.In this episode, INNN and Teddy discuss:Does the Bayern Munich board deserve blame for this Lewandowski mess?How the board has conducted self-sabotage in major contract negotiations since 2019.How the board forgot the human aspect of negotiations.Defending Hasan Salihamidzic and (some of) his work for the club.The strange vibes of Herbert Hainer and Oliver Kahn — too corporate for Bayern Munich?Why Lewandowski’s ugly contract saga leaves a bad taste in the mouth.Discussing alternatives: Does Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalajdzic make sense as a Lewy successor?Should Bayern Munich sell Lewandowski now, or keep him and lose him for free?As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich, in keeping with the theme of the season, took a 0-2 lead and then succumbed to a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg. In this podcast, we look at:Bayern’s revamped lineup including Josip StanisicSome sneaky criticism of Julian NagelsmannMullendowski’s possibly last combo goalThe game being a microcosm of Bayern’s seasonA look back at the game that might have virtually ended Bayern’s seasonThoughts about future transfers including possibly Sasa KaladjzicThoughts on Stuttgart’s survivalWhy Bayern should care about Stuttgart’s survivalThoughts on where Alphonso Davies should playLeroy Sané — What on earth was that miss?A reminder about why winning the Bundesliga is difficultBe sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will close out its season against Wolfsburg this weekend, but we had plenty — and I mean plenty — to talk about and discuss this week.Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:A look at why the latest news about Robert Lewandowski wanting to leave Bayern Munich is devastating and is made even worse by the fact that the Bavarians also missed on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian seems set for a move to Manchester City.We also tackle the alleged discontent growing between the Bayern Munich coaching staff and front office. Can the two sides get aligned? Moreover, why weren’t the philosophical differences hammered out during the hiring process to see if everything was a fit?Why Marcel Sabitzer probably should look to leave Bayern Munich even if he wants to stay.A look at the latest on those rumors surrounding Konrad Laimer and Frenkie de Jong.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will close out its season with a match against Wolfsburg. Surely, the Bavarians will be looking to get three points and finish off a very good campaign — even if it only yielded one trophy.Here is what we have on tap for the final Preview Show of the season:A look at where each team is in the table and the recent form of each squad.A glance at the talent on the Wolfsburg roster and some thought on why next season will probably be make or break for Florian Kohfeldt.A guess on Julian Nagelsmann’s formation and lineup. With several players banged up or unavailable, we could get a strong dose of the squad’s regulars for at least the first 60 minutes of the match.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a little late but we got one recorded! Bayern Munich have played their penultimate game of the season and the transfer rumors are in full swing. We have news about Serge Gnabry, Noussair Mazraoui, Ryan Gravenberch, and the surprise news that Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is Brazzo’s dream target for this summer (yeah right). Plenty to talk about, so give it a listen!In this episode, Samrin and INNN discuss:A review of Bayern Munich’s draw to Stuttgart, because we couldn’t do one on Sunday because of scheduling conflicts. Nagelsmann’s reluctance to use younger and fringe players since clinching the title. Why fans should cut Tanguy Nianzou some slack. How Niklas Sule leaving puts Bayern’s long term defensive planning into flux. Switching gears to transfers — does the Sadio Mane rumor make any sense?Why it would be better for Nagelsmann to not get any big expensive signings this summer. Parallels between Kovac, Ancelotti, and Nagelsmann. An unscheduled interruption — thanks Zoom!INNN defends Nagelsmann for a second (very rare!). One final announcement for our regular listeners. As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week is in the books and after Bayern Munich’s controversial trip to Ibiza, things didn’t really settle down.An unfortunate loss to Mainz and the Ibiza fiasco were followed by a big contract extension, and a whole lot more — which resulted in a good discussion from Chuck and Jake on a number of topics.Yup, two dudes doing a Weekend Warm-up podcast at the same time!Here is what we have on tap:A look at Thomas Müller’s contract extension, what it means for the club, and how Julian Nagelsmann could have tough decisions to make.A discussion on Robert Lewandowski’s contract status and why it just makes sense for him to play at least one more year at Bayern Munich.Thoughts on where Leroy Sane stands after two years and how he’s lived (or not lived) up to expectations.Borussia Dortmund’s new acquisitions and why they could be building something good.A look at the week in Europe as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City choked...again — and some admiration for the Europa League’s German contingent, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply put, this game means everything for VfB Stuttgart and absolutely nothing for the Ibiza Bunch...err, Bayern Munich.I kid, I kid.I could not care any less about the Ibiza trip, but the Bavarians will have to play much better — and will need to show more life — than they did last week. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each squad is in the table.A look at the recent form for both squads.Some key players to watch for VfB Stuttgart.Why this match could go a long way in determining if VfB Stuttgart gets relegated.The after-effects of some youngsters being left out of the squad last week.A guess at who Julian Nagelsmann might start (Hint: This could be a very veteran-laden lineup to start the match).A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a while since we’ve been able to record one of these, but the Bavarian Podcast Works main show is back! In the time since we last recorded one main episode, Bayern Munich have been knocked out of the Champions League by Villarreal, won the league for the 10th straight time in a row, and all anyone can talk about is the fact that Robert Lewandowski might be leaving the club this summer. So, I guess that’s fun?In this episode, Tom and INNN discuss:The Robert Lewandowski saga — the key numbers, mainly salary and contract length.What is really going on behind the scenes?Options to replace Lewandowski (Haaland, Haller, Lukaku, etc.) and why they don’t make sense.Addressing the Cristiano Ronaldo rumors specifically (because why not?) and why Ronaldo’s situation is actually very relevant to the current Lewy debate.Why Lewandowski probably doesn’t want to leave Bayern just yet.Switching gears to the season retrospective — how does Nagelsmann’s first season stack up against Hansi Flick’s second season?It had to be a shorter podcast this week because we had a lot of connection issues and you might hear some weird audio glitches as well. Sorry about that.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, that post-title hangover can hit a team hard. Bayern Munich were sleepwalking on the pitch against Mainz today and paid dearly for it, although the scoreline is nowhere near as bad as it could’ve been. Even allowing for the fact that team captain Manuel Neuer and vice captain Thomas Muller did not start in the XI, this was an unacceptably poor performance from Bayern, characterized by a strong lack of effort and leadership. Unfortunately, since the game comes after we’ve already won the title, it doesn’t make sense to overanalyze every single thing.Here are our talking points from the game:How Julian Nagelsmann didn’t go far enough with experimenting with the lineup.Why Alphonso Davies’ positioning in the hybrid back-three/four system compromises his defending.Marcel Sabitzer may have sealed his future with this game.Bayern Munich’s mentality problem under Nagelsmann — an inability to deal with adversity.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of Bayern Munich’s 10th consecutive Bundesliga title being clinched, some fans felt a little bitter thinking about what might have been for this season. While that might be natural, take a little time from thinking about what didn’t happen and focus on what did.10 straight league crowns is no joke!On this episode, we tackle that topic and a whole lot more. This is what we have on tap:A look at Bayern Munich’s title run and why it’s okay to just celebrate the accomplishment even if you feel like this squad should have done more.The latest on Robert Lewandowski contract talks and where things might be headed.Erling Haaland spent “hours” talking to Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic at the sporting director’s home...what does that mean?Bayern Munich’s others option at striker should Lewandowski bolt.Why that story about Bayern Munich’s last ditch effort to get Nico Schlotterbeck might be true.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has already clinched the Bundesliga title for the season, but there are still three games to go.The Bavarians will squad off against a pesky Mainz 05 squad and Julian Nagelsmann could deviate from his normal set of starters in an attempt to give the club a chance to look at some of the lesser used boys, along with a few youngsters.Nagelsmann’s player management will be the focal point for the match, but there is more to talk about as well, so this is what we have on tap:A look at where each team is in the table.Some squad news on Bayern Munich.A guess at what Julian Nagelsmann is going to do and who he is going to play.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

From potential transfers to the announcement of a friendly in Washington D.C. to Uli Hoeneß detailing why he slinked off into the shadows...this week had it all. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s three big requests for the summer: A right-back, a defensive midfielder, and an attacker.The complicated situation surrounding Robert Lewandowski.How Konrad Laimer might fit at Bayern Munich.Serge Gnabry’s future is in doubt.Marcel Sabitzer has suitors, but might not want to move on.Some quick thoughts on the first episode of Better Call Saul.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is almost as if the Bundesliga scripted the season to reach this point: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Should the Bavarians win, they’ll wrap up a 10th consecutive league crown.Even with a draw, Bayern Munich would be in a prime spot to win the league barring a blockbuster collapse given that Dortmund would need to win the rest of the matches, hope for the Bavarians to lose the rest of their matches — and make up a pretty massive goal differential in the process.This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each club resides in the the table (Hint: The top).A glance at the form and recent storylines surrounding each team.A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich played its first game since being eliminated from the Champions League by Villarreal and the Bavarians swarmed an overmatched Arminia Bielefeld side by using a relentless and overwhelming offensive attack to capture a 3-0 victory.Using a back three, Julian Nagelsmann’s side went all-out on offense and just kept constant pressure on Arminia Bielefeld. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A recap of the match.A look at the starting lineup and how it functioned during a pretty dominant that only lack more goals.Serge Gnabry’s excellent showing.Why Tanguy Nianzou needs to away on a loan.The topic of tactics and why it is understandable that some players have been irritated with how things have played out offensively.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week...and not in a good way. Bayern Munich edged FC Augsburg, but subsequently was bounced from the Champions League by Villarreal, saw transfer news break on several key players, and might have thrown its hat back in the ring for a center-back.The big news, however, was that aforementioned UCL exit, which we will talk about and discuss. Otherwise, here is what we have on tap for this episode:An in depth look at what Bayern Munich might need to do to be at a level to contend for the Champions League for next season.A personal heat check on where I am with Julian Nagelsmann.Bayern Munich’s re-entry into the transfer market for a center-back. Who can they get? Who should they get?The latest news on the contract negotiations/transfer status of Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As much as many players, coaches, and fans might not be ready for it, Bayern Munich has to get back to work.After a thoroughly disappointing elimination from the Champions League, Julian Nagelsmann is going to have to rally his troops to snap out of their funk and work on capturing another Bundesliga crown.Fatigued, weary, and probably a little banged up, Bayern Munich will face Arminia Bielefeld in a match that the Bavarians need to have in order to keep their stranglehold on the table’s top position.Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode:A quick chat on the after-effects of the Villarreal loss.A look at where each team is in the table and each squad’s recent form.A guess on how Nagelsmann is going to align his boys against Arminia Bielefeld.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich unthinkably played to a 1-1 draw with Villarreal, which put the Spanish club through to the Champions League semifinals and sent the Bavarians packing from European play for the season.There is a lot to unload from this match, so let’s get right to it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:The starting XI featuring a back-three was probably the best call for Julian Nagelsmann to get things started — it worked in terms of putting Villarreal on its heels and applying massive amounts of pressure.Despite all that, Bayern Munich came away emptyhanded in the first half. There was plenty of urgency, but no end product.The elation of Robert Lewandowski’s second half goal and why it seemed like Bayern Munich was going to pull through.The big decision: Nagelsmann pulled Lucas Hernandez in favor of Alphonso Davies in a move that could define the young manager’s first season in Munich.The aftermath and why this season is a failure that was set up by the events of last season.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for some action!Bayern Munich vs. Villarreal is upon us and the Bavarians need to pull out a victory here to move on. What we learned from the first leg of this tie, however, is that Villarreal will not go down easy and that it has the potential to make like hell for Bayern Munich.Can Julian Nagelsmann adapt with his tactics? Can the players on the pitch find a different way to attack that is more creative and precise than the previous effort? Will Unai Emery devise another game plan capable of frustrating the Bavarians into another loss?These are all questions that we touched on, but here is what we have fully on tap for the episode:A quick look the battle of the brains between Emery and Nagelsmann and why this might be a pivotal moment in Nagelsmann's career.Some thoughts on what frustrated Bayern Munich last time around, what could create danger for the Bavarians in this match, and why Villarreal needs to be taken seriously.A guess at how Nagelsmann will send out his starting XI. The big questions revolved around Jamal Musiala vs. Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sane vs. Serge Gnabry.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich limped to a 1-0 win in a closely fought derby against Augsburg. Bayern earned a late penalty courtesy of a handball by Reece Oxford. The referee almost immediately pointed to the spot and Robert Lewandowski converted with a powerful penalty. In this podcast, we take a look at the following:That first halfJoshua Kimmich’s performanceJulian Nagelsmann’s substitutionsMore praise for Jamal MusialaNo goals from open play in 180 minutesThe ongoing issues impacting the backlineThe wingers, particularly Serge GnabryReece Oxford thingsGiving Augsburg credit where it’s dueAugsburg’s notable performancesThe problems pervading Bayern currentlyQuick thoughts back to Freiburg and ahead to VillarrealAs always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week was sort of normal until Wednesday initiated a run of craziness.Bayern Munich’s loss to Villarreal in the Champions League, followed the transfer craziness involving Robert Lewandowski and the Ajax duo of Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch really threw the latter part of the week for a loop.We hit on all of that and more, so check out what we have on tap:Where Bayern Munich went wrong against Villarreal and how things could get better on Tuesday.The potential acquisitions of Mazraoui and Gravenberch and why I don’t get one of the moves.Serge Gnabry’s negotiations and who has interest in the Germany international.The phenom who just won’t commit to Julian Nagelsmann.A couple of other items just for good measure.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will be looking to shake off its Champions League loss to Villarreal during its Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg this weekend.Die Fuggerstädter will not be a pushover, but Bayern Munich will be looking to get back on track and get things figured out. Here is what we have on tap for the episode:A look at where each team is in the standings and why Bayern Munich should be taking this match seriously despite its relatively big lead in the table.A look at two players to watch for FC Augsburg: Ricardo Pepi and Niklas Dorsch. Pepi is trying to establish himself after a winter transfer from MLS, while Dorsch is the Bayern Munich Academy’s Prodigal Son, who needed to leave to give his career a jolt — and has done just that.An internal debate on “Rest vs. Rust” for Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as he tries to select a starting XI. We gave our best guess as well.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich succumbed to a surprise defeat to Villarreal CF in a game which honestly could’ve seen the tie decided then and there. Julian Nagelsmann was out-coached and his players were out-played as the Spaniards ran rampant over a Bavarian side who looked decidedly second best. Lots of things to think about for the fanbase, the media, the players, and especially the coach. We did not expect this to happen.Here are our talking points from the game:Did Julian Nagelsmann get the lineup wrong? Should Alphonso Davies have started? What about Goretzka and Gnabry?Goal breakdown — what happened during the goal we conceded and who is at fault for it?The problems with Bayern Munich’s record-breaking offense.Why is Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller so isolated?Problems linking defense and offense.Why subbing off Thomas Muller is a symptom of what is wrong with Bayern’s attacking gameplan.How should we set up to win the game at the Allianz Arena?Who deserves the majority of the blame for this defeat — the players or the coach?As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week, huh? Bayern Munich returned to action with a dominant (if controversial) 4-1 win over SC Freiburg, taking their lead in the Bundesliga to 9 points with only 6 games left to play. With the Champions League quarter finals now upon us, there’s plenty to talk about as we prepare for the business end of the season.In this episode, Ineednoname and Schnitzel discuss:Is the Bundesliga title race done and dusted?Complaining about how bad Borussia Dortmund have been this season.INNN makes a bold prediction about the title race. Does Schnitzel agree?Why RB Leipzig will probably be Bayern’s main challenger for the title next season.Skip to around 11 minutes if you’re only here for the Villarreal preview.How might Julian Nagelsmann line up against them? Talking about lineup options and the availability of Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, and Robert Lewandowski.About the opponents: How did Villarreal beat Juventus to make it to the UCL quarters?Schnitzel tries to force INNN to make a prediction about the game.Should Leroy Sane play on the right or left against Villarreal?Will Niklas Sule return to the starting XI? Who does he push out — Upamecano or Nianzou?Closing out with our review of Germany’s World Cup group. Can Germany get out of this one?As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg played out a first half low in expected goals and low in actual action. Bayern seemed dominant but not really likely to score until Leon Goretzka opened the scoring.We discuss the following in this podcast:Whether Bayern played with a back four or a back threeThe return of Leon Goretzka and his influence in midfieldNils Petersen’s momentThe excellence of Thomas MüllerWhy Bayern might have gotten lucky todayWhy there seemed to be a lack of sharpness at timesMaking sense of the bizarre events toward the endThe exclusion of Kevin Schade and Woo-yeong JeongA thought or two on the upcoming Villarreal clash.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week is close to being in the books and there was plenty of Bayern Munich news for us to think about this week.Even with the Bavarians sitting out during an international break, the news and rumors were flowing. Germany looked relatively good during its set of games against Israel and the Netherlands, too, so let’s dive in. This is what we have on tap for this episode:Serge Gnabry is unhappy, but still wants to re-sign with Bayern Munich — and why this could be the right time to part ways. David Alaba is campaigning for Gnabry to move to Real Madrid.Corentin Tolisso wanted 12 million!?Bayern Munich would rather have Noussair Mazraoui than a new center-back.Jamal Musiala’s star is exploding.Germany has a right-back problem.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right before the international break, Bayern Munich ousted Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, but there is no rest for the weary. The Bavarians will now face off with a pesky SC Freiburg side, who is looking to hang on to a top-six position.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where both teams sit in the Bundesliga table.The amazing season (so far) for SC Freiburg.Why German national team fans might want to keep an eye on Christian Gunter and Nico Schlotterbeck.A rundown of who might be in this week for Bayern Munich and why some key players might get the conservative treatment from Julian Nagelsmann.A guess on Nagelsmann’s lineup, why we are expecting the back-three to return, and how we might see Kingsley Coman at wing-back.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an international friendly but it didn’t feel like it at times as Germany faced the Netherlands on their home turf in Amsterdam. Two former Bayern Munich coaches went head to head and ended up sharing spoils and both teams came out of the match with pros and cons to consider. Unlike with the Israel match, there was plenty to discuss this time.Here are our talking points from the game:Hansi Flick surprises everyone by not going with a back-three after using it against Israel.How GOOD is Jamal Musiala? Just a loooong monologue on the amazing qualities of Germany’s golden boy.Should Musiala displace Leon Goretzka from the starting XI? A question for both Bayern and Germany.Reviewing the rest of the good performances — Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Timo Werner, and Nico Schlotterbeck.Now looking at the bad — Florian Neuhaus, Julian Draxler, and Julian Brandt. Yikes.Why Germany is nowhere near as deep as France and Hansi Flick should change up his selection decisions.Changes that Hansi can make to the lineup for the Nations League, potentially putting Niklas Sule at right-back.David Raum didn’t look anywhere near as hot as he did against Israel — who will be the starting LB at Qatar?As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re halfway done with the international break and there’s not much for Bayern Munich fans to talk about at the moment. Good thing Germany exists, or we’d have to cancel this podcast. Hansi Flick just beat Israel 2-0 with a bunch of fringe players on the National Team, and with it being a World Cup year and the Netherlands game left to play, there’s a lot to talk about. Of course, there were some transfer rumors too.In this episode, Tom and Ineednoname discuss:Germany’s weird setup against Israel.How individual players performed, especially guys like Havertz, Werner, Musiala, Raum, and Schlotterbeck.Did Hansi Flick copy Julian Nagelsmann back-three style setup with Germany?How will Hansi Flick line up the defense in Qatar? Who plays at right-back? Does Hansi have a problem with Baku?What kind of a setup will we see for the Netherlands game? Should Julian Weigl keep playing for Germany?Is Noussair Mazraoui worth the money Bayern are offering?Bayern Munich’s newfound relationship with Raiola and how that affects transfers going forward.Why Matthias Ginter doesn’t seem like a serious target for Bayern.How Mazraoui would be used by Nagelsmann.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Bayern Munich trounced Union Berlin 4-0 last weekend, the squad headed off for an international break. While some players reported to their respective countries for duty, some others are working to get healthy for the stretch run of the season.This break could not have come at a better time for the Bavarians — especially because there was ample for us to discuss, even without a game on the docket. Here is what we have on tap for this week’s podcast:The good timing of the international break for Bayern Munich, Germany’s slate of games, and why it will still be interesting to watch.Why Oliver Kahn’s new hands-on approach was needed and why a cup of coffee or a pint of beer are always a god way to strengthen relationships.Liverpool and FC Barcelona’s interest in Robert Lewandowski and why Bayern Munich should be wary of what Jurgen Klopp can offer (not just a big salary).Marcel Sabitzer’s uncertain future and why it might make sense for both sides to move on.Why Bayern Munich should pass on Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch and start pushing money toward positions that the club has a more pertinent need for 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, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The draws are in, and Bayern Munich will face Villarreal in the Champions League quarter-finals, setting up a potential meeting with Liverpool in the semis (if we make it that far). Meanwhile, the club secured a solid 4-0 win over Union Berlin in the weekend — a welcome boost for Julian Nagelsmann following consecutive draws in the league. Plenty to talk about, transfer rumors included.In this episode, Tom and Ineednoname discuss:What has been working and not working for Julian Nagelsmann in recent weeks?Is the back-three system on its way out at Bayern?Why Alphonso Davies is the most crucial element of Bayern’s Champions League campaign.Does Leon Goretzka immediately return to the team setup after his injury?Which Bayern midfield would Tom field against Liverpool?Talking about potential transfers — Matthias Ginter, Ryan Gravenberch, Mazraoui and the Raiola connection, Djed Spence, Pedro Porro, and more.Why Julian Nagelsmann should’ve given more chances to guys like Tanguy Nianzou and Omar Richards.Closing thoughts with the national team, how we want to see Germany line up with possibly David Raum added to XI and a strike partnership between Thomas Muller and Kai Havertz.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make no mistake - Union Berlin are among the most defensively solid sides in the Bundesliga. In fact, they were ranked 4th best among all BuLi sides in the defensive aspects of football heading into this tie. Bayern Munich had other ideas.Nagelsmann’s choices seemed near-perfect in what was an absolute tactical masterclass and a dominant performance from the Bavarians. Union Berlin pressed ferociously and defended with everything they had in the early minutes, but quickly fell prey to the mean Bavarian attacking machine, getting hammered 4-0 in the process. Here are the talking points from the game:Union Berlin’s style of play, and how Nagelsmann countered itNianzou with a great performance... Stanisic quite solid, but still quite rawBayern’s brilliant attack, Lewandowski is unstoppableA very good defensive effort (and a CLEAN SHEET!!!!)Neuer’s underrated contributionsMidfield looking in control... Musiala growing into the 8 role?Overall assessment + looking forwardLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League draw just concluded today and it’s official — Bayern Munich will face Villarreal CF in the quarter-finals. Not only that but UEFA served up some juicy ties this year in the form of brackets, with teams like Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid all facing each other. Plenty to talk about, as well as a dreaded potential reunion with Liverpool.Here are our talking points from the draw:What do we actually know about Villarreal CF?INNN watched them knock out Juventus and he explains how they did it.Schnitzel and INNN discuss what Villareal could do to exploit Bayern’s weaknesses.Will Unai Emery play the same way, or will he change his tactics to deal with Nageslmann?Onto the other side of the bracket — Liverpool or Benfica, who will win? (Hint: Probably the one you think.)And then the other brackets. Can Chelsea beat Real Madrid? Will Pep overthink vs Simeone?A final note on the Villareal game and our expectations/concerns.How Villareal’s big game experience could help them beat Bayern.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich had an absolutely crazy week off of the pitch.Aside of another frustrating Bundesliga effort against Hoffenheim, the major storylines were flowing for Bayern Munich. There was no shortage of things to talk about and this is what we have on tap for this episode:Niklas Süle’s injury, why it is a massive loss, and how this will give fans a preview for what life on the backline will look like next season.The lack of movement on Bayern Munich’s list of transfer targets.Understanding why Julian Nagelsmann might be unhappy with his roster and why there is a reason for concern that a gap exists between the coaching staff and front office.Erling Haaland’s rumored move to Manchester City appears to be getting closer.Why Robert Lewandowski feels disrespected and how re-upping him holds a key to the future.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a disappointing draw against Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich will host Union Berlin in another Bundesliga tilt where the Bavarians will seek to get back on track.While Union Berlin had a very strong start to the season, Die Eisernen have faded after losing Max Kruse during the winter transfer window. Everything about this match seems to show Bayern Munich should be able to dig up three points, but focus and consistency have not exactly been assets for the squad this season.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where both teams sit in the Bundesliga table.Why Union Berlin has fallen off.A hope that Bayern Munich has greater attention to detail this week.A guess on Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup — we are expecting Robert Lewandowski to play despite his injury.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a midweek break against RB Salzburg, the negative vibes are back as Bayern Munich have once again drawn a Bundesliga game. Just like last time, this game against Hoffenheim was a nightmare in terms of finishing for both sides — Thomas Muller was offside twice, Gnabry hit the post, Manuel Neuer made some great saves, and Robert Lewandowski is the only one who scored. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much good on display.Here are our talking points from the game:The dark side of the back-three, a reality check after Salzburg. Wingers are not wingbacks!Musiala is not playing the Thiago role, so what is he supposed to be doing?The problem with the midfield in terms of structure.Kingsley Coman remains one of our most important players.The absolute nightmare Thomas Muller had in terms of finishing.The massive xG problem Nagelsmann has — will this be acceptable in Europe?Once again, Nagelsmann gets his substitutions wrong. Muller never should’ve been subbed.Is the Bundesliga at risk now?As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s week was filled with craziness. A lackluster effort against Bayer Leverkusen was followed by a thoroughly dominant win over Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.The news for the club followed a similar up-and-down pattern. The word on injuries was great, but the transfer news was...surprising. Here is what we have on tap to discuss this week:The bad break that Bayern Munich’s Plan A in the transfer looks like it as failed: Chelsea center-back looks like he’ll sign with FC Barcelona.The Plan B options are not necessarily going to excite many fans as Gleison Bremer and Matthias Ginter could be the next men up.It seems like Bayern Munich has some squad planning and budget issues that are weighing on the folks at Säbener Straße.The tricky situation surrounding Robert Lewandowski.Why thew rumored replacements for Lewandowski probably won’t come to fruition.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich shook off a disappointing draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last weekend by throttling Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.Next up is a very good Hoffenheim squad, led by former Bayern Munich II boss Sebastian Hoeneß. Hoffenheim, of course, also features Bayern Munich loanee Chris Richards. The Alabama native is battling a foot injury and probably will not play, but the USMNT defender has made the most of his loan assignment.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where both teams sit in the Bundesliga table.A show of respect for what Hoffenheim has done this season.A look at why Bayern Munich might look to sell Richards despite his great progress.A somewhat educated guess at how Bayern Munich might align itself this weekend.A probably not educated prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT. A. REACTION. After over a month of poor performances, Bayern Munich roared back into form with a massive win over RB Salzburg. Robert Lewandowski got a hat-trick, Thomas Muller stepped in with a double, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane both scored, while Kingsley Coman got his assist. Meanwhile, the rest of the team also came together to put on a dazzling performance that any coach would be proud of.Here are our talking points from the game:How nice it is to actually talk about a big win for once.What exactly did Nagelsmann change in his tactics today?Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski were not isolated anymore (FINALLY!).The new role of the wingers — Gnabry, Sane, and Coman take a step back.How Jamal Musiala showed his maturity and potential to grow.Giving credit to Julian Nagelsmann for turning things around and making changes.When Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka come back, who gets benched?Hopes and expectations for Bayern Munich in the rest of the season.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich only played one game this week, but it wasn’t a win so the fanbase is slowly drowning in negativity. The hosts of this podcast are no different as this week we have nothing much in the way of good news to share. Still, there’s a Champions League game coming up in midweek, so we couldn’t just NOT record one of these.In this episode, Tom and Ineednoname discuss:The biggest problem against Bayer Leverkusen — is Bayern Munich’s offense starting to slow down?Previewing RB Salzburg, including a very negative prediction from INNN (no surprises there).What happens if Bayern Munich do get knocked out by RB Salzburg?Moving onto transfers and the board — should Frimpong be considered by Bayern?The secret meeting between Oliver Kahn and Mino Raiola this week.What if Bayern signs Pogba? (lol)The problem with the board trying to do contract extensions, especially Lewandowski.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that wasn’t great. Bayern Munich just drew 1-1 against Bayer Leverkusen in a game that honestly could’ve been a loss if not for some awful finishing. Julian Nagelsmann looks like he’s treading water at the moment as his tactics and substitutions failed to net Bayern three points over a Leverkusen side missing their main striker. Questions will be asked about this one, and the answers won’t be pretty.Here are our talking points from the game:Definitive signs of mentality issues under Julian Nagelsmann.Why Omar Richards should be the starting left-back as long as Alphonso Davies remains out.Rounding out some of the other positive performances — Ulreich and Pavard.Another shutout game for Robert Lewandowski.Is Thomas Muller ineffective in this system?The big problem Jamal Musiala had today — good decision making held back by poor execution.Is Dayot Upamecano becoming a 42 million euro mistake?Warning signs for the upcoming game against RB Salzburg in the Champions League.Has Julian Nagelsmann been carried by individual brilliance? The poor decision making behind his subs.A depressing picture of the long and short term problems facing Bayern Munich at the moment.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Bayern Munich’s squad prepares for a big Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen, the club was extremely active in the papers with a variety of stories involving the squad planning for next season. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at why Bayern Munich needs to step up its communication game with Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller, and others to avoid another Niklas Süle fiasco.The latest list of candidates to play right wing-back for Julian Nagelsmann next season. A few thoughts on why Bayern Munich might not need to spend money on Arminia Bielefeld’s Stefan Ortega.The potential for a starting three-man center-back crew of Lucas Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano, and Benjamin Pavard for 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, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will host Bayer Leverkusen in what should be a very intriguing Bundesliga match-up.The Rekordmeister sits in first place, while Die Werkself is 14 points behind the pace-setters in third place. Certainly, a win for Leverkusen would be a huge boost the squad.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team sits in the table and the recent form of the two clubs.Why Bayern Munich fans want to keep an eye on both Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.How Bayern Munich might line-up — which could change a million times because of all of the uncertain statuses for Julian Nagelsmann’s squad.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s going to be another long week without any midweek fixtures, but it sure is good to see Bayern Munich back to winning in dominant fashion. If you had asked me if I thought Bayern were capable of coming out of an Eintracht Frankfurt away game with a victory and a clean sheet, I would’ve scoffed at the thought 2 weeks ago. But now that it has happened, this team sure looks like they can grind out the wins again.However, looking at the not-so-distant future, there are quite a few things the club needs to sort out: impending contract extensions, signing defensive reinforcements, analyzing the future of the Bayern midfield, and managing campus talents. This podcast would be covering these topics, with a few more bits and pieces added to give Take-home points from the Eintracht gameDefensive situation and potential targets for the summerContract extensions and the “big 3”The curious case of chef Gnabry (who has been starving us for a while)Sabitzer’s performances, and areas where he must improveMusiala and Wanner and their future at the clubThe injury situation and players on the verge of a returnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich have finally played a good game! Shockingly, the performance came against Eintracht Frankfurt away, a fixture which has given the Bavarians some significant issues in the past. With multiple players including Thomas Muller still out, this could’ve been a chance for the Eagles to smash and grab three points from the Rekordmeister. Bayern didn’t let that happen though, and even managed to get a clean sheet for their efforts.Here are our talking points from the game:What was the formation Nagelsmann used today? Was it a 4-2-3-1 or something else?The paradoxical nature of the defense — setup vs performance.A full midfield review, including Joshua Kimmich’s great game and a potential future between him and Musiala in a pivot.So it turns out you don’t need 20 attackers to create chances. Who knew?Robert Lewandowski’s role compared to usual.How Julian Nagelsmann can build on this performance in the coming games.Why an unglamorous win was a step in the right direction for Bayern Munich.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another work week is almost in the books and, as always, Bayern Munich provided a lot of material for us to ponder. A whole lot.Somehow, Thomas Müller testing positive for COVID-19 again became one of the more normal stories of the week.Here is what we have on tap for this episode: Examining the report on Julian Nagelsmann’s desire to make a back-three based formation permanent. Jamal Musiala’s transition to the central midfield.The wild rumors surrounding Erling Haaland, Corentin Tolisso, and Serge Gnabry.Bayern Munich’s begrudging evolution to becoming a selling club. Marcel Sabitzer’s future is on shaky ground with Bayern Munich.A guest appearance from Javi Martinez for a new segment called “Dong Watch”...okay, I’m kidding (no, we will not be discussing Javi’s bulge breakdown).A quick take on “The Book of Boba Fett.”Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will square off with a notorious thorn in its side: Eintracht Frankfurt.The Bavarians seems to have at least one disappointing effort against Die Adler each season, but even with the squad’s awful injury situation, this should be a match where the team can power through its opposition.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A crazy stat on Julian Nagelsmann’s own struggles against Die Adler.Each team’s recent form and where they sit in the table.Why Eintracht Frankfurt is potentially not as much of a threat as in recent years.A rundown of the litany of injuries Bayern Munich is working through.Why we should see a back-four and how the team could line up against Eintracht Frankfurt.A prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some much needed positivity is back in the Bayern camp and here on our podcast! Bayern Munich dismantled Greuther Furth with a dominant 4-1 victory that featured a brilliant second-half performance and a gameplan that Nagelsmann should stick to for prolonged success. The substitutions and the tactics in this game were spot on, and it showed on the scoresheet.Robert Lewandowski had another brace, which is just the same as saying “bread is bread and cheese is cheese”, Jose Mourinho style. In other words, just another routine game for the Pole, who continues to cement himself at the very top of football’s annals. The defense was also very solid, with Süle having a great showing, Upamecano and Pavard having something of a redemption arc starting to materialize, Hernandez being his usual solid self and Omar Richards looking very bright.So yeah, loads of talking points, and the podcast features quite a few of them:The starting lineups and the formations of both teamsThe tactical changes brought in by NagelsmannThe game in the first half and the dire need for changes and substitutionsThe setup in the second halfA tactical masterclass, and Gnabry being not so terrible for once (!!!!)A look at the performances of Sabitzer and RichardsLooking aheadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.