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Corentin Tolisso is likely to be ringing in the ears of so many accolades right now.
After the warm words from Klubboss and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß, Hansi Flick followed on Thursday. “Coco,” said the Bayern coach, “has enormous qualities.”
These are now more in demand after Thiago’s move to Liverpool FC at Bayern Munich.
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A few weeks ago, Rummenigge spoke at the Evening news about his midfielder. “He was injured for a long, long time and therefore was rarely at his best,” said the CEO. The record champions are hopeful Tolisso brings a lot of quality to the game. “He is a world champion, a player who plays the role differently from Thiago or Martinez. Coco is very dangerous in goal,” said Rummenigge, praising the 26-year-old.
Hoeneß trusts Tolisso “blindly”
Hoeneß also underlined in the CHECK24 double passthat Bayern have big chances in the previous Bundesliga record transfer. “Even if Thiago leaves, Kimmich, Goretzka and Müller will play. Then we have Tolisso, who was fired two years ago for injuries. You can put him in blind,” says the honorary president.
The “I do” becomes reality. As Rummenigge revealed on Thursday, Thiago will move to Liverpool. And Tolisso should already be in demand for the first Bundesliga game on Friday (Bundesliga: FC Bayern Munich – Schalke 04, Friday 8.30pm on LIVETICKER).
“Right now he’s in top form and showing his quality in training,” said the coach: “I’m glad we currently have a very, very fit Coco and I’m excited to see how he brings that into the game.”
The appreciation Bayern shows Tolisso can already be seen in the transfer fee when he signed up. In 2017, the Munich team paid Olympique Lyon € 41.5 million. At that time, Tolisso was the club’s record purchase, until today Munich only spent more money on Lucas Hernández and Leroy Sané.
Injuries set Tolisso back
In his debut season, Tolisso was convincing, in 40 competitive games he scored ten goals and seven assists. In the summer of 2018, he also won the World Cup with the French.
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But almost two years ago to the day, on September 15, 2018, Tolisso tore his cruciate ligament in the Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen. The injury cost him the entire season, only in the DFB Cup final, which Bayern won against RB Leipzig, did he celebrate his comeback.
He was back in shape last season but still struggling to get going. That was also mentally motivated, as he admitted in an interview in late 2019. “Will my knee go back to how it used to be? Will I be as good as before?” He described his fears. The parisian.
Even after Niko Kovac switched coaches to Hansi Flick, Tolisso was more of a part-time worker. He also missed the final streak of the season due to ankle surgery. At the end of the Champions League season, Tolisso came back healthy and entered the scorers list in the Champions League second leg against Chelsea after being substituted.
Benefit from Thiago’s departure?
Despite rumors of a signing by Inter Milan, Bayern stopped the Frenchman’s march. Tolisso starts in top form for the new season. And it could be the beneficiary of Thiago’s departure. Because in addition to the midfielder that the artist Javí Martínez is about to say goodbye to, Bayern’s midfield is no longer as wide as in the previous season.
In addition to Tolisso and seeded Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Thomas Müller, Flick Michael Cuisance and returnee Adrian Fein are available. Both have yet to show that they can be an important support. The same applies to newcomer Tanguy Nianzou, 18. The trained defender can also play six, but first he has to heal an injury.
Tolisso’s chances of having significantly longer playing time than in the previous season are very good. Two aspects speak especially of him. Due to the tight schedule due to the corona pandemic, Flick is forced to give his players regular breaks. Additionally, Kimmich is currently scheduled to replace Benjamin Pavard at the right-back position.
Another advantage of Tolisso is its flexibility. He is not a virtuoso of the ball like Thiago, but more dynamic. A “box to box” player at risk of scoring.
If Hoeneß has his way, Bayern will no longer need reinforcements despite Thiago’s departure. Bayern are unlikely to stay really quiet in the transfer market due to a small squad. But at the top of Flick’s wish list are a side and an end. Also thanks to Tolisso, Bayern do not see the commitment of another midfielder as a top priority.
Next season could finally bring the expected breakthrough for Tolisso. As long as you stay healthy.
