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Are Bayern Munich still with their feet in the transfer market?
If Uli Hoeneß has his way, it could happen. As honorary president of the triple winner in CHECK24 double pass explained that, in his opinion, Bayern “do not need” new arrivals.
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Hoeneß, however, contradicts coach Hansi Flick, who just a few days ago confirmed his wish for the newcomers. “Especially after having lost quality, we have to improve and that is only possible with good quality players,” Flick had explained in terms of load management.
In addition to Ivan Perisic, the other two loan officers Philippe Coutinho and Álvaro Odriozola returned to their clubs. In addition, the departure of Javi Martínez is considered safe and the whereabouts of Thiago is also uncertain. TO SPORT1-Information, Thiago agrees with Liverpool FC, but there is still no official offer from the Reds, said Hoeneß in a double pass.
Hoeneß thinks about Bayern’s descent
In addition to Königstransfer Leroy Sané and substitute goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, only 18-year-old Tanguy Nianzou (free signing from Paris Saint-Germain) and Adrian Fein, who returns after the loan from Hamburger SV and is scheduled to be on the access list for the professional team.
The roster hasn’t gotten any broader compared to the triple season, although players expect an unprecedented load with the compressed season that begins Friday. (Bundesliga: FC Bayern Munich – Schalke 04, Friday 8.30pm on LIVETICKER)
“I don’t know of any coach who would not like to have 100 players. He has influence on the squad planners, but not on the financial state,” Hoeneß said, referring to the economic challenges associated with the Corona crisis. Even record champions would lose between € 50 million and € 60 million without a spectator.
The honorary president also sees the youth performance center as an opportunity to properly replenish the team. “We have three or four good young players. If we always get established players, they won’t stand a chance. If you’ve won three titles, you can experiment,” he said. Also, he doesn’t see any major improvement in international competition this summer.
But what does a Bayern squad look like without a new addition? Is it qualitatively broad enough to meet your own high standards and goals? SPORT1 check the list.
Defending
With David Alaba, Niklas Süle, Lucas Hernández and Jérôme Boateng, the Munich team, as long as Alaba stays, is very well equipped. With Nianzou, Flick also has a talented central defender who can also play all six in the hindquarters.
In the left-back position there is no nominal backing for Alphonso Davies. However, Alaba and Hernández can also play on the left.
The right-back position is also held by Benjamin Pavard. If the Frenchman fails, as at the start of the Champions League finals in Lisbon, Joshua Kimmich must fall back from midfield. Flick would like to have another option on the back right. Chris Richards could be an alternative, the 20-year-old American already making his debut for the professionals.
midfield
The three-cushion midfield is the heart of FC Bayern. Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Thomas Müller are put on film. Thiago raised to six for Kimmich in Lisbon.
This is another reason why Hoeneß does not see a possible departure from Thiago as too dramatic. “Even if Thiago leaves, Kimmich, Goretzka and Müller play. Then we have (Corentin) Tolisso, who was thrown back two years due to injuries. He can be put in blind,” he explained.
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In addition to the above, the Bayern grandstand would now only be available to Michael Cuisance and Adrian Fein. Cuisance, 21, had certainly envisioned his debut season at Bayern differently, he only had a few minutes at the end of the season. The fine of the same age also has to show that it can be a reinforcement for record champions. Nianzou can also be an alternative, Flick is confident that the French will play the role of the six.
With the departures of Martínez and Thiago, Bayern’s midfield would be quite thin. Especially when, like in Lisbon, Kimmich has to help as a right back.
attack
Joshua Zirkzee is scheduled to back up Robert Lewandowski in the middle of the storm. Serge Gnabry could also fill this position in an emergency. For Jann-Fiete Arp, it’s still about proving himself in Bayern’s second team before playing a role for Flick.
In the lateral positions, Bayern have three first-rate players with Kingsley Coman, Gnabry and Sané. Behind him, however, he is already tightening. With Oliver Batista Meier, a young talent who made his professional debut with Flick last season was awarded to SC Heerenveen.
Leon Dajaku also made his professional debut with Flick last season. The 19-year-old is considered extremely versatile and can fill almost any position on offense. TO SPORT1-Information, however, strives to borrow. Müller is also an alternative for the band, but as strong as in the offensive midfield.
Perisic’s stay would have been good for the record champions’ offense. That you also see SPORT1-Expert Marcel Reif. “Ivan Perisic would have been a good fit because that would have created a relaxed flank situation. You need another one,” he wrote in his SPORT1-Column. He also confirmed Flick’s point of view.
conclusion
The current roster of record champions includes 19 players without Thiago and Martinez. These include three players, Fein, Dajaku, and Nianzou, who have yet to introduce themselves to the first team.
If one of the best players has to be out for a longer period of time, Flick could have serious problems with such a thin team.
Reif fears that too. “In my opinion, Bayern need a double occupancy in all the positions mentioned if they want to be there again until the end of the three competitions. Flick is known to have a similar opinion,” he said.
Hoeneß sees “three hot weeks” until the transfer phase closes on October 5. It seems unlikely that his FC Bayern will really hold their own.
