The worldwide break appears to have come at simply the precise time for Bayern Munich, permitting the 2020 treble winners an opportunity to regroup beneath head coach Vincent Kompany. Despite widespread reward for the workforce’s entertaining type of play, their high-risk method has led to a regarding variety of targets conceded, sparking debate amongst followers and analysts. With 5 targets conceded of their final three matches – two league attracts and a UEFA Champions League loss to Aston Villa – Bayern’s attacking prowess has been overshadowed by defensive lapses. While the workforce dominates when it comes to possession, pictures and corners, the outcomes have been much less favorable.
After a 3-3 draw in opposition to Frankfurt, the place Bayern had 74 p.c possession, fired 24 pictures to 6, and had 11 corners to none, Munich-based journal Focus described the workforce’s type as swinging between “genius and insanity.”
Similar stats marked their league draw in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen and the Champions League loss to Villa. Critics recommend Kompany’s aggressive, high-pressing type, whereas thrilling, has left the workforce weak on the again.
“The environment on the pitch is unbelievable. If it is a disaster, it is the type I’d select,” stated Bayern veteran Thomas Muller as quoted by Xinhua. “It was a pleasure to dominate our opponents, to not point out the variety of possibilities we created.” However, Muller acknowledged that Bayern’s technique can be examined in upcoming matches, including, “Out of 15 video games like this, we win 13.”
Despite the latest setbacks, Bayern’s offensive firepower was on full show in earlier fixtures, together with a 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel, a 5-0 rout of Werder Bremen, and a 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb within the Champions League.
“The solely factor that frustrates me is the end result,” stated sporting director Max Eberl after the Frankfurt draw. Eberl, together with Kompany, Muller and Joshua Kimmich, agree that solely minor changes are wanted. “Everyone is hungry, everybody desires to win the ball,” midfielder Kimmich stated, whereas additionally urging the workforce to capitalize on possibilities to safe video games.
While some followers have voiced considerations on social media, Kompany stays assured in his method. “This efficiency will lead us to success,” he stated, urging endurance because the workforce evolves.
Bayern’s religion of their type can be put to the check quickly. They face league rivals Stuttgart, final season’s runners-up, on October 19, adopted by a Champions League showdown in opposition to Barcelona and their former coach Hansi Flick simply 5 days later.
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