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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E9: Germany crushed by Japan, Hansi Flick needs to go + How much blame do the players deserve? Sep 09, 2023

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Yes we may be a Bayern Munich podcast, but a debacle of this magnitude deserves some special consideration. Germany were just crushed 4-1 by Japan, and Hansi Flick is a dead man walking. There is no way he can continue after a result like this, but is it all his fault? This generation of German talent has failed to demonstrate anything resembling the quality, poise, and ruthlessness of previous national team setups. So who do you blame, the coach or the players?

In this episode, INNN and Cyler discuss the following:

Hansi Flick needs to go now — there is no way he can survive.
The mentality problem at Germany, and how they seem checked out.
How everything went wrong tactically for Hansi Flick versus Japan.
Why have all the experiments gone wrong? Where did Flick fall short?
How would a new coach — Nagelsmann, Glasner, Tuchel, etc. — fix this team, if it can be fixed?
How much blame should go to the players versus the coach?
Where are the top quality players in this German NT setup? Where are the players who would cut it at Bayern Munich — especially in defense?
The Borussia Dortmund connection — Sule, Schlotterbeck, Can, Brandt, etc. — and how it drags the team down.
Is Ilkay Gundogan the right man for Germany?
Comparing this team composition to the 2014 team and how it comes up short.
What’s wrong with the youth setup at Germany and should there be a complete overhaul?
Final word — who’s at fault, the players or the coach? And should Flick go?

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, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 3, Episode 9 — Analyzing where Bayern Munich is now; The good & the bad of adding João Palhinha; Jadon Sancho rumors; Germany’s outlook; + MORE Sep 07, 2023

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Bayern Munich might be on international break, but there is still an absolute mountain of news going on with the club.

And it is not just the Bavarians, either. The German national team is set to take on France and Japan in what could be two important games in determining what future — if any — Hansi Flick has as manager:

Analyzing where Bayern Munich is at the break.
The case for — and against — João Palhinha making the move from Fulham FC to Bayern Munich. Also, how adding a defender is also still on the menu for the January transfer window as well.
Addressing those bizarre rumors linking Bayern Munich to disgruntled Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho.
What to hope for with Germany during this international break.
Jamal Musiala’s injury — should Bayern Munich fans be concerned?

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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E8: Is Bayern Munich struggling to get Harry Kane involved?; Assessing Bayern’s transfer window; Analyzing Hansi Flick’s Germany roster; & MORE! Sep 04, 2023

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With so much going on between both Bayern Munich and Germany, the topics for a BFW podcast could on for days.

Things are going well for Bayern Munich and Germany is — again — looking to try and figure out how to be successful. We have strong opinions on all of that — and we KNOW you do, too — so join us for this Flagship Show where we hit on some of the biggest news from the past week, including the following topics:

Harry Kane’s lack of chances in the current system.
The deadline day transfer successes and failures. Is Bayern Munich in trouble or are things going to be okay?
Did Bayern Munich sell off too much of its depth?
Hansi Flick made some curious selections — and had some even more curious omissions for his Germany call-ups.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Sep 02, 2023

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The Gladbach curse is finally gone as Bayern Munich faced Borussia Mönchengladbach and won 2-1. It took the Bavarians three (!) years and multiple managerial changes, but the win is truly sweet.

Here are our talking points from the game:

The lineup and its implications
Gladbach’s defensive nature and the first goal
The Bavarians and their lethargic tactics
Where it all changed — the goals from Leroy Sane and Mathys Tel
The system has failed Harry Kane and Thomas Mueller
Praise for Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sane, Konrad Laimer and Mathys Tel
Tuchel’s tactics — myth or mystery?
Worries about squad depth — the bench isn’t good enough
Concluding thoughts

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 3, Episode 8 — Bayern Munich draw Man United (+ others) in the UCL group stage; Palhinha update; Is letting Gravenberch go a mistake?; and MORE! Aug 31, 2023

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So the Champions League draw is official aaaaand ... Bayern Munich will face Manchester United and two others in the 2023 group stage. Okay, that’s being unfair to Copenhagen and Galatasaray, but that really is the first thing you think when you see a group like this.

Beyond that there is the news that João Palinha is on his way over from Fulham (transfer pending) and to finance the deal, Benjamin Pavard is headed to Inter Milan (confirmed) and Ryan Gravenberch is on the verge of a move to Liverpool FC (less than confirmed). Given the 40 minute Zoom time limit for meetings, we had to rush to fit all the topics in this time:

What can Bayern Munich expect in the Champions League group stages this year?
Do we expect any threat from Man United?
How many Bundesliga teams will make it to the next round of the UCL?
Is João Palhinha really on his way to Bayern Munich ... and for HOW MUCH?
Why Ryan Gravenberch never worked out for this club.
The final word on the Benjamin Pavard deal and the implications of not getting a replacement.
Can Christoph Freund be the guy to turn around Bayern’s failing youth system?

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Preview Show — Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Aug 30, 2023

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Bayern Munich plays perennial bogey team, Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga this weekend. It is the late Saturday game with good reason, with Bayern winless in the last five encounters against Gladbach. In this preview, we discuss Gladbach’s phenomenal record against Bayern and the following:

Changes in the Gladbach team since last season
How the changes in the team have impacted Gladbach
How Gladbach might decide to play against Bayern
A possible lineup for Gladbach in light of the injuries
Bayern’s injuries and a possible line-up
Will the fans see Thomas Müller?
How this match might play out
How the rest of the Bundesliga teams might fare this weekend including Borussia Dortmund
A prediction on Gladbach vs. Bayern

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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E7: How did Bayern Munich do vs FC Augsburg? + When will Harry Kane get more service? + The curious case of Benjamin Pavard Aug 27, 2023

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So Bayern Munich have won their second game of the Bundesliga season, with Harry Kane scoring twice and FC Augsburg only managing one. Meanwhile, the situation surrounding Benjamin Pavard continues to baffle fans and the media alike. A shorter episode today compared to previous ones.

In this episode, INNN and Muller_Era discuss the following:

A review of the performance versus FC Augsburg, including a rundown of how each player did.
The excellent performances of Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Leroy Sane.
Is Konrad Laimer in trouble after Goretzka’s recent performances?
Why is Harry Kane struggling to get the ball in this system?
The curious performance of Thomas Tuchel’s slooooooow system.
Why we won’t talk about Thomas Muller.
Why is Benjamin Pavard not facing backlash for missing training?
Should Bayern Munich get a replacement for him, or keep him for one more season?
What’s Thomas Tuchel’s role in all this?

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 3, Episode 7 — Harry Kane’s impact on Bayern Munich; Leroy Sané or Thomas Müller at the No. 10?; Josip Stanišić’s loan; Transfer rumors; + MORE! Aug 24, 2023

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Bayern Munich bagged a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen in its Bundesliga opener and there was plenty to like about what we saw.

Moreover, Harry Kane gave everyone an idea of just how impact he can be as the Bavarians aim to add for trophies to their case this season. Given how much other news broke over the week, you know this episode is loaded, so let’s get to it:

Kane is everything many fans thought he could be — a dominant force.
Will Thomas Tuchel start Leroy Sané over Thomas Müller at the No. 10?
Josip Stanišić’s move is beneficial for him, but now Bayern Munich is scrambling.
Benjamin Pavard and Ryan Gravenberch could both leave before the transfer window ends.
What gives on those rumors linking Leroy Sané to both FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC?

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Preview Show — Bayern Munich vs. FC Augsburg (Bundesliga) Aug 23, 2023

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After downing Werder Bremen 4-0 in the Bundesliga opener, Bayern Munich will host FC Augsburg in a match that should not present much danger to Thomas Tuchel’s new-look squad.

Bayern Munich will be seeking to keep the good times rolling and to also build up a nice base of points early in the season. In past years, there has been a game (or two, or three) that has shocked Bayern Munich, caused an early season loss, and irritated the fan base.

If FC Augsburg wants to become the latest team to toss a little doubt into the mix for Bayern Munich, it will absolutely have its work cut out for it. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:

Recapping Bayern Munich’s performance against Werder Bremen.
A review of where the teams sit in the Bundesliga table.
Some notables from FC Augsburg’s roster.
A look at who Thomas Tuchel might start this week.
A prediction on the match.

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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E6: How Thomas Tuchel can use Harry Kane better, why Bayern Munich still needs Thomas Muller, Jamal Musiala’s struggles discussed, the Stanisic/Pavard situation, and MORE! Aug 21, 2023

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So Bayern Munich are off to a winning start in the Bundesliga, with Harry Kane scoring and assisting and generally having a great debut (if you ignore the Supercup — that never happened). Despite this, you get the impression that Bayern were not playing anywhere near their best football, struggling to creature chances against Werder Bremen despite dominating proceedings. Meanwhile, movements happened in the transfer market as well.

In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:

A recap of Harry Kane’s opening performance, and what could get better.
Is Thomas Tuchel going to give Thomas Muller the importance he deserves?
Why do coaches insist on using Jamal Musiala in the attacking midfield position?
Leon Goretzka’s performance scrutinized — what it means for Konrad Laimer under Thomas Tuchel.
What is going on between Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel, Josip Stanisic, and Benjamin Pavard?
Should Bayern Munich bring in this new goalkeeper — what is the latest on Manuel Neuer?
Which teams can actually challenge Bayern this season? Looking at Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Union Berlin, and others.

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