Bayern Munich: Fight for the starting eleven before the Bundesliga start in Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich: Fight for the starting eleven before the Bundesliga start in Wolfsburg
The countdown for the Bayern Munich Bayern Bayern Bayern run against VfL Wolfsburg, and the anticipation among fans is tangible. In the past few weeks, coach Vincent Kompany has worked intensively on his selection to set up the best possible starting eleven. Many players fight for their positions and the competition is great. Nevertheless, some actors seem to be clearly in the foreground.
Munich has some surprises in preparation. Serge Gnabry, who was for sale before the season, has pushed himself into the spotlight and could become a crucial part of the initial formation. This shows how important the test games were to evaluate the player form and make adjustments.
changes in defense
In the defensive area, Manuel Neuer, the captain, is set as a goalkeeper. A newly formed defender duo in the form of Dayot Upamecano and Minjae Kim is expected in front of him. Both have established a strong connection in the past few weeks. It is important to note that Eric dier and Hirko Ito, as soon as he is fit again, could ensure competition in the defense center in the future.
It becomes particularly exciting in the full-back positions. On the left, the Portuguese Raphael Guerreiro could receive the preference for Alphonso Davies, since he was already able to use his opportunities against SSV Ulm in the DFB Cup. On the right side, however, Kompany has to develop a plan B due to the sudden failure of Josip Stanisic. The promising choice could be the young Adam Aznou, who was able to shine in summer preparation and showed great potential in the friendly against Zurich. Sacha Boey could also play a role here.
The midfield and the offensive orientation
In midfield, a combination of Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich is expected. These two have teamed up together and are currently enjoying the trust of Kompany. Although Konrad Laimer and Joao Palhinha represent talented options, they do not seem to be intended for the first matchday. In addition, after a targeted protection, Jamal Musiala will compete against the wolves and demonstrate his qualities.
The wing positions are still a big question mark. Despite his short time in the team, Michael Olise quickly recommended himself and could also be in the starting eleven after his impressive appearance against Zurich. The chemistry between Olise and Aznou in friendly game was promising, which Kompany should also delight.
The decision for the left wing position becomes particularly tricky. Both Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are in top form and are hungry to start the Bundesliga season. Gnabry has left a positive impression in the past few weeks and could end up in the initial line -up.
Speculation of the list is fueled by the current fitness and motivation of the players, so that fans are excited about every step of the coach. The likely list for the game against the wolves is expected to look as follows: New - Aznou, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro - Pavlovic, Kimmich - Olise, Musiala, Gnabry - Kane.