But what I think is that Bayern are playing better than they have for a long time. Maybe. I’m also over-interpreting that, since I play 90% of the time in the third division or the Northeast Region and now and then Bayern/Liverpool and so on, of course, differences in quality are more significant, but this position-independent game is crazy. I won’t forget Pacho’s face when Upamecano ran into him and Stanisic blocked him in the pass lane.
Bayern’s problem is more that the players play too much and then are exhausted or injured in March and the Champions League is more likely to be won by clubs that can rotate a lot. Take a look at PSG’s minute distribution last Ligue1 season.
I think now would be an optimal chance to add more in the winter. They already know that a lot of salary will become available from age 26 and could bring forward a major transfer for next season if the chance arises.
Alternatively, you can also get 1-2 talents because you currently have great conditions. When Bayern comes to me and says: Listen. You’re probably not quite at our level yet. But our top players have to be fit in the hot phase and we need someone who can get minutes in January and February. So you will definitely get appearances and a German championship on your resume and after the second half of the season we will consider whether you still have the prospect of playing time or whether we are looking for a loan where you can develop optimally and earn better money than at a small club.
So I always think that you can see a place in the squad as an opportunity to show perspectives. However, if Bayern go into the RR with this (or an even smaller squad) I think they could run out of steam towards the end.