Yes, Bayern needs the coach and three players
FC Bayern is only number two in Germany – and will probably stay that way this season. This is supported by eleven injured players, a thin squad, a mediocre transfer record and constant anger over coach Tuchel. The championship title was already shaky last season.
Bayern has problems when it comes to recruiting top players in Europe – that’s why the club has to go full steam ahead where it still enjoys the most appeal: Germany. At the best club. In Leverkusen. The top game on Saturday – especially if it is lost – will be the starting signal for a transfer offensive. One thing is certain: Bavaria is buying up its biggest competitor.
The Munich team needs coach Xabi Alonso so that peace can finally return after eight coaches in eight years. In addition, Florian Wirtz is the biggest German talent alongside Jamal Musiala. For the defensive midfield, the thinker and leader of the league leaders, Granit Xhaka. Bayern should have bought him before the season. And on the left side, Alejandro Grimaldo has to come, who would also be an excellent replacement for Alphonso Davies if he goes to Real Madrid.
Weakening your biggest competitor and strengthening your own squad – that’s a tradition at Bayern. And most recently at Leipzig (Nagelsmann, Sabitzer, Laimer, Upamecano) and before that Dortmund (Götze, Lewandowski, Hummels) it worked to the extent that the record champions quickly became the clear number one again. If all of these transfers hadn’t come about, Bayern would be worse off today – and, above all, their competitors would be better off.