Bayern Munich will take the three points and run…
Die Folgen: Bayern’s 3-2 win over Augsburg (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich traveled to the WWK Arena to take on FC Augsburg and its new coach — Sando Wagner.
While the game would end 3-2 in favor of Bayern Munich, it was a spirited effort from FC Augsburg, who played with great energy and relentlessness. Let’s get into how it all played with some quick hitters on the match:
- As always, let’s begin with a look at the starting XI:
- Vincent Kompany has settled into a favored XI…for now. When some of the injured starters eventually return, things will change, but until then, this could be the unit we see the most of it.
- Just seconds into the match, Luis Díaz whiffed on an open goal. At some point, the poor execution on finishing is going to be worrisome — and we might be wading into those waters soon.
- FC Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen was very shaky early on. Yikes!
- The home side was definitely more sharp and aggressive under Sandro Wagner. There was an intensity to the team’s play that was very evident from the outset.
- Bayern Munich looked like a team that has relied heavily on the same 10 field players three times in the last eight days. Even though Kompany rotated some in the DFB-Pokal match on Wednesday, he still needed many of his started to contribute. Bayern Munich looked a it weary.
- In the 16th minute a quick counter from Bayern Munich allowed Michael Olise to find Díaz, but the Colombian star could not get enough bend on his shot to put it in the net. It was not an easy chance for the winger, but it was a good look.
- In the 28th minute, a quick counterattack from Bayern Munich resulted in a much needed goal. Upamecano unleashed a nice outlet pass to Laimer who turned it over to the attacking group. The ball eventually made its way to Kane, who sent in a splendid diagonal cross, which found the head of a streaking Serge Gnabry for a 1-0 lead. At first, it was difficult to see who scored because Laimer made the same run as Gnabry and was in the same area, but “The Chef” cooked up the score.
- The Gnabry redemption arc is in play, eh? He might do just enough to get another deal from Bayern Munich.
- The goal did not zap the energy from FC Augsburg, but it did seem to heighten Bayern Munich’s focus, which made life very difficult for Wagner’s squad.
- Just before halftime, Díaz made up for his previous miss, but putting home a perfect cutback pass from Laimer. Terrific run and pass from Laimer and the goal had to feel good for Díaz, who has had a penchant for missing east shots so far this season.
- In the 48th minute, Kane clipped a pass to Olise, who did some dancing before beating Dahmen. It was a terrible shot, but it still counts and the goal put Bayern mUnich in full control with a 3-0 lead.
- In the 51st minute, another sensational pass from Kane found a streaking Laimer (who was just killing FC Augsburg with his runs into the box), but the Austrian blew his cheeky flick by hitting Dahmen’s head.
- Wagner’s team answered right back with a goal from Kristijan Jakić. On the play, all four members of the Bayern Munich players somehow contributed to the breakdown. It was actually kind of impressive for all four to play a hand in giving up the score, but teamwork makes the dream work!
- That goal set off a period where Bayern Munich lacked focus and urgency. It was very similar to how Bayern Munich played when being up 2-0 against SV Wehen Wiesbaden. It was almost as if someone hit the “off” button for the squad.
- FC Augsburg added a second goal at the 76 minute mark as a bad pass from Stanišić led to a misplay from Sacha Boey (who had come on for Laimer), which ultimately led to a shot that evaded both Kimmich and Upamecano, who both should have put a leg on it. Mert Kömür score it for Augsburg. Breakdown City…
- Immediately after, Boey was not reading the room and ran into a ball that he should have just kept. Instead, he airmailed a one-touch attempt.
- No offense intended, but bringing in Boey is a pretty horrible idea under any circumstance. Protecting a lead…trying to come back in a game…getting on the team bus.
- Dahmen made a great 1v1 stop on Olise. That was a massive play for Augsburg.
- Bayern Munich was SCRAMBLING at this point. Social media was probably having a field day with roasting the Bavarians at this point.
- This was not a banner effort for game management from Kompany.
- Díaz had two chances to put the game away in extra time, but just could not get enough on his first attempt and hit a bad shot on the second attempt. Okay, we are entering the trend zone.
- Overall, it was a slow start, followed by a period of dominance, and then a letdown. It was still enough to win and, yes, getting the three points was the most important thing. That will not make some fans happy, but Bayern Munich was, indeed, a bit weary from the heavy schedule. This one was about gutting it out and staying persistent. The Bavarians showed just enough of those traits to go home winners — and that does count for something (and not just in the standings).
If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast, give them a look or a listen:
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Bayern had Jackson at “Hello”…until it didn’t (Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth)
Before the deal fell into a state of disrepair, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson was totally convinced of his move to Bayern Munich:
Nicolas Jackson had huge interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and Europe, but his mind was made up when Bayern made their interest known. Vincent Kompany is thought to have been a huge factor in Jackson choosing Bayern.
Vermeeren leaves Leipzig (Fabrizio Romano)
RB Leipzig was able to shed another player — midfielder Arthur Vermeeren:
🔵⚪️ Arthur Vermeeren to Olympique Marseille, details of the deal 🇧🇪
€1.5m loan fee, €20m buy option clause not mandatory, salary covered by OM.
He’ll be in Marseille tonight. 🔜
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 5 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is off to a solid start, but the transfer market has been hard on the Bavarians (despite some quality acquisitions and sales).
Let dive right into the hottest topics on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Bayern munich whiffed on VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade this summer and now the attacker is headed to Newcastle United. What does this mean for Bayern Munich’s summer transfer window and beyond.
- The Bayern Munich supervisory board shot down requests from Max Eberl and Vincent Kompany for Xavi Simons. Was that the best for the club and this season’s team or was it a big mistake?
- Some good vibes from Thomas Müller and his smooth transition to MLS with Vancouver.
Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.
George movin’ on up to AS Roma? (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich was linked to Chelsea attacker Tyrique George, but he could be headed to AS Roma:
🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma have scheduled new direct talks for Tyrique George deal after he played for Chelsea today.
Negotiations underway on permanent deal with heavy sell-on clause.
❗️ Understand Fulham also called but AS Roma try to anticipate other clubs. 🏴
Credit to anyone who got the reference in the headline to this blurb.
Bayern eyeing Asensio? (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich could be looking at Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Asensio, but Aston Villa could be a more likely destination for the 29-year-old Spaniard:
Marco Asensio is on an extended list at FC Bayern, but Bayern is ‘not quite making a move yet’. Asensio will still leave PSG. Negotiations are ongoing between PSG and Aston Villa regarding a purchase.
Højlund off to Napoli (Fabrizio Romano)
One player who will not be available to Bayern Munich now is Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, who is off to Napoli:
🚨🔵⚪️ BREAKING: Rasmus Højlund to Napoli, here we go! Verbal agreement done between all parties involved.
Loan deal for €6m fee with buy option clause to become mandatory under certain conditions worth €44m.
Højlund said yes to Napoli days ago, set for medical in next 24h.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show: Match Day 2 (Bavarian Football Works)
Welcome to Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show!
This is not your run-of-the-mill gambling show as we are putting more focus on the ins-and-outs of the actual match day’s showdowns, rather than an odds-driven format (but yes, you will get the odds as well). This podcast is for people who watch the Bundesliga intently and who want to dive into some of the big games for each match day. Through that, we will also provide some information that could help those seeking to make a wager or two.
Each week, we will highlight three matches to talk through and break down who has the edge, who might be hurting, who is susceptible to being upset, who’s getting hot, and more! This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show:
- A look back a tough Match Day 1, where red cards ran amok and upsets were on the menu.
- Predictions for this weekend’s matches. Where is the value? Who is going to stay hot? Are there upsets on the board this week?
ICYMI: Woltemade, Nkunku go official (Fabrizio Romano)
Nick Woltemade made his move to Newcastle United official:
⚪️⚫️🇩🇪 Official, confirmed. Nick Woltemade joins Newcastle on €85m club record deal from Stuttgart.
Woltemade signed a long term contract at the club as new star upfront for #NUFC project.
Christopher Nkunku also signed his name on the dotted line for AC Milan:
🔴⚫️🇫🇷 Official, confirmed. Christopher Nkunku joins AC Milan from Chelsea on €37m fee plus €5m add-ons and sell-on. Nkunku signed a contract until June 2030.
Flick doesn’t think López will leave Barca (Fabrizio Romano)
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is not convinced that Fermín López will leave the club:
🚨 Hansi Flick on Chelsea in contact with Fermín López agent: “At the moment he’s here. I spoke to Fermin and I’m convinced that he will stay”.
“But at the end I don’t know what happens, I will be really happy when the transfer market will be closed”.
BVB shoots down Brentford’s interest in Beier (The Athletic’s David Ornstein)
Brentford was making a strong play for Borussia Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier, but BVB shot it down:
🚨 Borussia Dortmund turn down club-record bid from Brentford for Maximilian Beier. Official proposal for 22yo striker worth in region of £45m – rejected by #BVB & #BrentfordFC not expected to improve offer for Germany international attacker
@TheAthleticFC
Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Bayern Munich’s Champions League draw reaction (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich was the first team out of the pot in the Champions League draw and has a heck of a slate of opponents.
Clearly, the Champions League season is gong to be a challenge, but Bayern Munich looks equipped to handle what should be a very rigorous draw:
- Chelsea (H)
- PSG (A)
- Brugge (H)
- Arsenal (A)
- Sporting CP (H)
- PSV (A)
- Union SG (H)
- Pafos (A)
We’ll talk about the match-ups, what to watch for with Bayern Munich, and
Let’s react to it all right here!
Leipzig still working Elliott deal (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
RB Leipzig is still attempting to get Harvey Elliott from Liverpool:
✅ RB Leipzig intensifies their efforts in Harvey Elliott (22) of Liverpool because of the Transfer of Xavi Simons (22) to Tottenham
❇️ Tottenham will pay 60 Mio. Euro plus 5 Mio. Euro to Leipzig for Simons
❇️ A loan deal with a purchase option is under discussion for Elliott
ICYMI: Leverkusen finally keeps a player (The Athletic’s David Ornstein)
Bayer Leverkusen managed to keep Piero Hincapie:
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal reach agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. Season-long loan from #Bayer04 + buy option. Package worth €52m & 10% sell-on. 5yr deal upon permanent transfer. Set to travel this weekend for #AFC medical
@TheAthleticFC
Stuttgart went after Asllani (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
VfB Stuttgart had an idea on how to replace Nick Woltemade. It did not work:
🚨🆕 Following the agreement with Newcastle over Nick #Woltemade, VfB Stuttgart have explored a move for Fisnik #Asllani.
However: Asllani wants to stay at Hoffenheim, and Hoffenheim do not want to sell him. Top striker. @SkySportDE
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: SV Wehen Wiesbaden 2-3 Bayern Munich (DFB-Pokal)
Bayern Munich traveled to Frankfurt to take on SV Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal.
The home side was game and did give Bayern Munich a battle. Sure, the Bavarians were deeper, quicker, stronger, and better, but the 3.Liga side was not going to go down easy in what was an entertaining match. Bayern Munich ultimately won 3-2.
Let’s dive into it, this is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI.
- Some fans are going to bemoan this match.
- Some admiration for SV Wehen Wiesbaden goalkeeper Florian Stritzel.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
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