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Robert Lewandowski back in Munich

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2 weeks ago

August 2, 2022

Robert Lewandowski returns to Munich for a short time after moving to FC Barcelona. Lothar Matthäus sees Jamal Musiala as a beacon of hope for the national team. News and rumors about FC Bayern can be found here.

All the news and rumors from the previous day can be found here.

FC Bayern, News: Lewandowski back in Munich

Robert Lewandowski is currently in Munich for the first time since his turbulent departure from FC Bayern. Noisy picture he traveled to Munich with his new club FC Barcelona on Sunday immediately after the trip to the USA. After a photo session with all the trophies won on Monday in the Allianz Arena, he wants to say goodbye to his former teammates and club employees on Tuesday, and a meeting with the bosses is also planned.

FCB sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said at the picture: “I’m emotionless! I’m in Munich, he’ll definitely come. I can’t understand what he’s said in the last few days. My dad taught me not to shut the door with my butt when I’m going somewhere. He’s on his way there right now. So I think we should have a little chat.”

Most recently, the Pole had ESPN critical of the Munich management: “The club tried to find an argument as to why they could sell me to another club. And I had to accept that, even though a lot of bullshit was said about me. There are people who don’t like me tell the truth.”

Coach Julian Nagelsmann tried to appease and suspected misunderstandings. “I recently gave two or three interviews in English, where there were one or two statements that sounded different in the mother tongue,” said Nagelsmann sky. “I also know what the media make of my statements, so I assume that Lewy’s statement wasn’t that bad.”

Matthäus sees Jamal Musiala as a German hope

Record national player Lothar Matthäus sees Jamal Musiala from FC Bayern as a great hope for German football. “With Musiala’s skills, the German national team can again play for the title in major tournaments in the future,” wrote Matthäus in his sky-Column.

Musiala had shone in Munich’s Supercup victory against RB Leipzig (5: 3). “I sat next to national coach Hansi Flick during the game and we looked at each other several times: What is he up to now? The way he kept pushing the game forward was outstanding,” said Matthäus, praising the 19-year-old offensive player.

Sadio Mane also “proved his qualities” against Leipzig, says Matthäus: “He’s fast, he’s tricky. He’s exactly the right player for the system without a real number nine, which Bayern now use after Robert’s departure play Lewandowski.”

In general, the record champions would have “made an announcement to the competition in the duel with the cup winners before the start of the Bundesliga. For me everything looks like FC Bayern will go it alone next season,” said Matthäus.

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.

9/31

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.

12/31

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.

17/31

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 performance. 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.

24/31

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

31/31

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: Mane about the Supercup

Sadio Mane was cautiously optimistic after his first competitive game for Bayern. “Today was good,” said the Senegalese sports1 after the Supercup against RB Leipzig. “But: We still have a lot of work to do. We still have to improve a few things.”

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	–