"Bayern Revealed: Muller's New Testament, Freund's First Aid Plan, Fans Unite and Shouting Bayern, What Should We Do?!》
Bayern has slowly become the most worrying topic of the season. You see, in two games in four days, Bayern tried their best, but they still narrowly won the game against Wolfsburg. Yes, this has become the norm for them, and the team is still fighting for victory despite the lack of major generals. This time, Muller's contract extension and Freund's decision became the focus of heated discussions among fans.
First of all, we have to admit that Bayern's squad problem is indeed a headache. With Kimmich and Goretzka unavailable, Tuchel had to bite the bullet and field his squad from the previous game. Such a lineup, which won three points in four consecutive days of competition, is really unexpected. And Muller, in this game, not only renewed his contract, but also provided two assists. This begs the question of how exactly Tuchel managed to get Bayern to find a breakthrough in their predicament
To solve this mystery, we need to go back to the last game against Stuttgart. Tuchel used a 442 (4132) formation for that game, but he said afterwards that it was not his ideal tactical choice, but only because of the absence of Kimmich and Goretzka. This time against Wolfsburg, the formation returned to 4231, and it can be seen from the beginning of the game that Bayern has about 60% of the possession, showing unusual control. This begs the question of what kind of football Tuchel wants Bayern to play
From his comments, we can see that Tuchel wants his side to be able to make the same efficient and quick transitions as he did against Stuttgart, but on the other hand, he also wants his team to control the game better than just counter-attacking defence. This is a huge challenge as Bayern have always been known as a lack of dominance and a lack of chemistry between players in past matches. This time in the second half against Wolfsburg, Bayern once again lost control, which also exposed the team's weakness in this regard.
Of course, we can't ignore the physical condition of the team. In the last week or two of the first half of the season, Bayern always showed a state of physical and mental exhaustion. Especially after the previous defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, the team's form is worrying. However, it was a pleasant surprise that the team showed such courage against Stuttgart. However, it should be remembered that they only had two days off before playing against Wolfsburg again, and such fitness problems were completely expected.
Even more impressive was Yu Pamecano, who was forced to go to the hospital due to gastrointestinal problems, but ended up playing the whole game and instigating two goals. That's how hard Bayern work, and even players who go to the hospital can make their mark in the game. And Muller, who just signed a contract extension until 2025 a day ago, is also a performance that cannot be ignored. Not only did he provide two assists in the game, but he was also a leader on the bench. That's the kind of atmosphere that the team needs, both on and off the pitch, where everyone can work together towards a common goal.
However, what is controversial is that Muller, who is the best player on the field, was replaced early. Tuchel did not explain much, but Bayern Munich's sporting director Freund stepped in to make the round. He stressed that Muller had played for a long time in the first two games and that today's performance was enough to decide the outcome. It also hints at the team's concern for Muller, who are willing to protect their players in key moments and get them in better shape for more important games.
Of course, Freund also mentioned some problems with the team, especially the loss of control in the second half. He said that the lack of major generals is certainly one of the reasons, but the team needs to adjust better to improve the overall performance of the players. It's also a long-term issue that Bayern needs to solve. After all, in the knockout stages of the Champions League, such a state will not get good results.
Overall, Bayern's two games, although not easy to win, contain a lot of things worth playing. It is worth affirming that the team can still stabilize the morale of the army despite the incomplete lineup and physical exhaustion. At the same time, Tuchel's tactical thinking, and Freund's concern for his players, were also evident in the process. Bayern, it seems, is quietly rising, and their performance is becoming more and more exciting. Whether the final championship belongs to them or not, let's wait and see.