FC Bayern is lagging far behind expectations this season. Ex-professional Stefan Effenberg raised the alarm with a view to the future.
“It’s alarming and frightening that the axis doesn’t work on the field, starting with goalkeeper Yann Sommer through the central defenders, the double six and the storm,” analyzed Effenberg in his “kicker” column.
The offensive players in particular, who “are often attested to be world class”, would not call up their performances in the decisive phase of the season. Therefore, the biggest challenge of FC Bayern lies in the squad reorganization. “They have to learn their lessons from this season,” said Effenberg.
“Everything belongs on the table, even if they should still be happy to become German champions,” continued the 54-year-old and warned: “A slump like Juventus Turin, who have slipped nationally after an equally long series of championships, must not happen to them. “
FC Bayern must generate money for the coming season through sales and then get the right players. “And talents like Gravenberch and Tel should be given the opportunity to help shape the next season,” demanded Effenberg.
FC Bayern not ripped off enough
The 2001 Champions League winner doesn’t believe that Munich will be champions this season: “The question is whether Munich can put pressure on again. Body language and the spoken words after the 1: 3 in Mainz make me doubt .”
FC Bayern is currently not ripped off enough. “They gave a lead in seven games this season, scored 53 goals in the first half and only 26 in the second,” said Effenberg, who added: “However, they are often not able to get the sack in early to close a game. And of course there is no goal guarantee in the form of a classic centre-forward.”