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Change from Nagelsmann’s dream player Laimer is apparently wobbling

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August 1, 2022

Change from Nagelsmann's dream player Laimer is apparently wobbling

FC Bayern would like to sign Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig, but there are now completely new sounds from Saxony. Thomas Müller talks about his favorite clubs and Oliver Kahn has chosen a youngster for great praise. News and rumors about FC Bayern can be found here.

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FC Bayern, rumours: Will Konrad Laimer stay in Leipzig?

Konrad Laimer should be the last masterpiece in FC Bayern’s very lavish transfer offensive. The record champions have been chasing RB Leipzig’s six for weeks and Laimer was also at stake in the Supercup, which FC Bayern won 5-3. But the Bavarians apparently only take the Supercup with them from Leipzig.

Again table football reported, RB Leipzig does not want to shake its demand of at least 30 million euros for the Austrian and does not want to give up Laimer if a new offer from Munich does not come very soon. The report states that there should be no indication of a new offer. Laimer to Bayern? Difficult.

The fact that Leipzig has to sell Laimer because his contract will expire in 2023 is not an issue for the Red Bull club. “We are in good talks with our player. The player and we can imagine going into this final year of the contract without extending it,” said RBL boss Oliver Mintzlaff. For Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann, who wants a real six, that would be a disappointment.

Grades: DFB star with top marks – Bayern defense screwed it up

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Despite a strong first half, FC Bayern only narrowly won 5:3 against RB Leipzig in the Supercup. One national player in particular was convincing, while the defensive weakened. The grades and individual reviews of all players.

2/31

RB LEIPZIG – PETER GULASCI: Couldn’t hold back much of any of the goals conceded, but made a few mistakes in the build-up game and couldn’t really help his team. Grade: 4.5.

3/31

MOHAMED SIMAKAN: Great effort to set up Nkunku’s offside hit. Defended quite well over long stretches and at least brought energy and aggressiveness against the ball. Grade: 4.

4/31

WILLI ORBAN: As a defender, you can’t take him out of the Leipzig back line’s performance, even though he wasn’t directly involved in the goals conceded. Otherwise no actions worth mentioning. Grade 4.5.

5/31

MARCEL HALSTENBERG: After the corner that made Bayern 1-0, he didn’t get the ball cleared properly and put Laimer in a difficult position. At 0:2 the offside was lifted. After all, a header hit after Nkunku corner. grade: 4

6/31

LUKAS KLOSTERMANN: Couldn’t set any accents, a total of 24 turnovers – the worst value among all players on the pitch. Couldn’t clear the ball out of the penalty area at 0:3. Grade: 5.5.

7/31

KONRAD LAIMER: Lots of unnecessary fouls and turnovers. Looked very unhappy when Bayern scored the lead and didn’t seem as confident as usual. In the second half then a little better than in the first half. Grade: 5.

8/31

KEVIN KAMPL: Was committed and made a lot of meters, but couldn’t put his stamp on the game. Mistakes just before the end of the first half, which led to a good Bayern chance. Substituted in the 52nd minute. Grade 4.5.

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BENJAMIN HERNICHS: He always tried hard and confidently when he was challenged. Showed a lot of willingness to run, but he couldn’t set any real accents in the game either. In the 2nd half then more inconspicuous. Grade 3.5.

10/31

DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI: The game also largely missed him. Except for the corner kick, which Silva headed to the crossbar, no significant actions and overall too passive. Grade 4.5.

11/31

EMIL FORSBERG: Could only set a few accents, the game mostly passed him. A few good passes when he’s on the ball, but overall not enough. Substituted shortly after the start of the second half. Grade 4.5.

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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU: Couldn’t punish Neuer’s mistake at the beginning of the game, but was the most conspicuous man on the host side. His corner led to the goal and the Frenchman converted his penalty effortlessly. Grade 2.5.

13/31

DANI OLMO: Came in for Kampl shortly after the start of the second half and was able to bring momentum to the otherwise pale Leipzig offensive. Got the penalty kick to make it 2:4 in the meantime and scored to make it 3:4, which is well worth seeing. grade 2

14/31

ANDRE SILVA: Came on for Forsberg just after the start of the second half and then headed off the crossbar shortly after from a corner. Later, after a nice action, another good finish that sailed just over Bayern’s box. Note 3.

15/31

HUGO NOVOA: Came in for Simakan in the 79th minute and had no effect on the result. Without rating.

16/31

FC BAYERN MUNICH – MANUEL NEUER: With a daring trip at the beginning that almost went wrong. Otherwise has not had a lot of opportunities to excel and was lucky in the latte once. With the goals against without a chance. Grade: 3.5.

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BENJAMIN PAVARD: In the beginning it was quite shaky in his actions, sometimes with a lack of overview. But he also often showed drive and was rewarded with the 3:0. Was unfavorable before the 1:3 and caused the penalty to 2:4. Grade: 3.5.

18/31

DAYOT UPAMECANO: Not always sure under pressure. Helped that Leipzig was almost unable to get through for almost 60 minutes. After that, he increasingly lost defensive security. Grade: 3.5.

19/31

LUCAS HERNANDEZ: Attentive performance, exuded calmness and also seemed very solid in the passing game. Also gripping in a duel when it was necessary. But he also let himself be infected by uncertainty in the final phase. Note 3.

20/31

ALPHONSO DAVIES: Tried to capitalize on his notoriously insane pace. But that was only partially successful. On the defensive, he did his job satisfactorily for a long time. All in all, an expandable appearance. grade: 4

21/31

JOSHUA KIMMICH: He wasn’t much challenged in midfield either. Turned forward again and again. With his neighbor Sabitzer he dominated the headquarters. Was dissatisfied in the second half because Bayern inexplicably slacked off. Note 3.

22/31

MARCEL SABITZER: Once saved his goalkeeper Neuer from great difficulties with his head. Played more confidently than in the previous season. Has he finally arrived at Bayern? Almost a hit in the first half, then dived. Grade: 3.5.

23/31

THOMAS MÜLLER: He largely left the highlights to his neighbors. But he often looked for depth with his runs. Before the 0:3 with a nice one-two with Musiala. Also decisively involved in the fourth Bayern goal. Grade: 2.5.

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JAMAL MUSIALA: Great opening goal where he held his own in a confined space. Before the 0:2 with a great pass to Gnabry, he played the 0:3 directly. Incredibly agile and hard to hold. Best Bayern professional that evening. Note 1.

25/31

SERGE GNABRY: Got an opportunity as a second striker alongside Mane and also put the newcomer’s first goal in all competitions. Tried to evade guard by constant movement. Dust to 4: 1. Grade: 2.5.

26/31

SADIO MANE: In the first 20 minutes, the new Bundesliga world star was hardly to be seen. But then he was spot on and scored right away in the competitive game premiere. A narrow offside position twice prevented a brace. Grade: 2.5.

27/31

KINGSLEY COMAN: Came in for Musiala after an hour. Fitted in with an opening pass to Müller before the 4:1. His offensive skills flashed, but the highlights were covered by the Bayern confusion of the last half hour. Note 3.

28/31

MATTHIJS DE LIGT: Came in for Upamecano in the 78th minute and in an awkward phase of the game for a defender. The defense also remained shaky with him, the Dutchman was not able to deliver a pass of his class in the short time. Without rating.

29/31

LEROY SANE: The third professional brought by Nagelsmann in the 78th minute. The gifted player put the lid on it in added time and showed the technical quality he has in this 5:3. Without rating.

30/31

RYAN GRAVENBERCH: Replaced routine Müller from the 68th minute and celebrated his competitive debut. Struggling to contain some of the defensive clutter. It was unsurprisingly difficult. grade: 4

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NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: Also came in the 78th minute, Pavard replaced true to position. Competitive debut and first title. There is nothing more to say about him. Without rating.

FC Bayern, News: Thomas Müller reveals his favorite club in England

Thomas Müller is an institution at FC Bayern. He carries the FCB gene and is also a declared fan of the German record champions. However, Müller not only loves FC Bayern, but football in general and also likes to watch other leagues. Müller was particularly taken with the Premier League.

In an interview with ESPN the Bayern star revealed that he liked the football of his ex-coach Pep Guardiola. “I love watching Manchester City,” said Müller. But the 32-year-old’s favorite team is different: “As a fan, I might prefer to be in the stands in Liverpool, on Anfield Road.” He can ask Sadio Mane what it’s like to play at Anfield.

FC Bayern, News: Great praise for Jamal Musiala

FC Bayern made a few transfers this summer, but the record champions’ “old” players are also pushing their way to get a place in Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI. One of them is Jamal Musiala, who was the best Munich player on the field at the Supercup in Leipzig and was instrumental in the 5:3.

Bayern’s CEO Oliver Kahn even called Musiala “one of the best German players”, while coach Nagelsmann spoke of “world class”. In this form, Musiala is “indispensable”. Musiala was used in 40 competitive games last season, only 18 times from the start and 22 times from the bench. This could change now.

FC Bayern: Summer timetable at a glance

date	Opponent	venue	contest	result
Wednesday July 20th	DC United	Audi Field, Washington DC (USA)	test match	6:2
Saturday 23rd July	Manchester City	Lambeau Field, Green Bay (USA)	test match	0:1
Saturday July 30th	RB Leipzig	Red Bull Arena, Leipzig	Supercup final	5:3
Friday 5 August	Eintracht Frankfurt	Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt	Bundesliga, 1st matchday	–
Sunday 14 August	VfL Wolfsburg	Allianz Arena, Munich	Bundesliga, 2nd matchday	–