In the Champions League round of 16 against Lazio Rome, progress is a must for FC Bayern. In order to beat the Italians and perform better again in the Bundesliga, changes are necessary, says ex-professional Stefan Effenberg.
“Contracts are expiring in the next two years. Those responsible in Munich have to think about which players they want to go into the future with. Anyone who has ever played football knows that changes in such important positions can also have positive effects “, Effenberg indicated a personnel change in an interview with “WAZ”.
Experienced players like Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich would first have to build on their performance before they can make demands. Even in defense, some players are currently “not brimming with self-confidence”.
Coach Thomas Tuchel is certainly not entirely innocent of this. The trainer was particularly accused of his tactical change last Saturday in the top game against leaders Bayer Leverkusen (0:3), when he had the team line up in an unusual 3-4-3.
“I’m a fan of playing a clear system – like FC Bayern has almost always done. And that the players then play in the positions they have learned. Tuchel didn’t do himself any favors with his games against Leverkusen Considerations have been made,” noted Effenberg critically.
“Everyone at FC Bayern had their eyes opened”
Effenberg was shocked by FC Bayern’s recent performance. The record champions were inferior to the Werkself in almost every respect.
“After games like this you have to put your finger on the wound. The eyes of everyone at FC Bayern have been opened. Those in charge will now analyze the game in detail. Just get one shot on goal, no matter what the opponent’s name is: that can’t happen to you! “, clarified the 55-year-old.
Effenberg decided: “We have to talk about the way football is played. That’s not what FC Bayern wants and that’s not what the players were brought in for.”