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Former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick named his squad for the World Cup in Qatar and boy did it get people reacting. There were some obvious choices, some surprises, and some head scratchers, but that is exactly why we are here — let’s react and hash out where we thought Flick got it right and where he might have gotten it wrong. Here is what we have on tap:An overview of the position groups and w...

Bayern Munich’s star is on the rise as the Bundesliga draws to a conclusion. Meanwhile, Schalke 04 might also be improving after what has been a torrid season to date. In this podcast, we cover the following:Bayern’s recent run of form and of course, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s contribution to itWhat some of the most surprising elements of Bayern’s run has beenHow Schalke has fared this season and...

Bayern Munich absolutely smacked Werder Bremen in a Tuesday delight and while it was not quite the 69-0 score that yours truly predicted, it was a 6-1 beatdown nonetheless. Let’s take a peek at what is on tap for this episode:A rundown of the lineup and scoring. No sign of fatigue from Bayern Munich. The relentless and fun attacking style that Bayern Munich used against Werder Bremen. Serge Gnabry...

So the Champions league draw is over, which is the reason why we delayed recording this podcast until Monday so we could talk about who Bayern Munich will play in the Round of 16. It turned out to be Paris Saint-German, a team we’ve faced a number of times in the last few years. Boasting an attack with the likes of Leo Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe, the Parisians have a formidable XI that can beat any...

Here are the major talking points from the podcast:Davies’ injury, and what it means for Bayern and CanadaJulian Nagelsmann’s setup and Bayern Munich’s outstanding first 45 minutesThe lineups of both teams, and the passage of playWhy Choupo Moting might even get some Ballon D’Or shoutsJoshua Kimmich’s elevated game, and why he’s the best DM in world footballBayern’s defense with a stunning effort;...

Bayern Munich finished off a dominant Champions League run, Germany got some unexpected injury news, and Benjamin Pavard’s tenure at Bayern Munich could be coming to an end — right as he is hitting his peak as a player. As always, there is a TON to talk about, so this is what we have on tap for this episode:Bayern Munich’s incredible Champions League run. A quick look at Bayern Munich’s possible C...

After finally taking care of business in the Champions League, Bayern Munich are set to return to Bundesliga action against one of the league’s worst teams. Hertha Berlin have only won two games this season and sit near the bottom of the table, which tells you the state of the bottom of the Bundesliga this season (and every season, frankly). With an English week coming up, rotation will be on Juli...

So once again, Bayern Munich have played a perfect Champions League group stage campaign, winning 6/6 games and collecting all eighteen available points. This extraordinary feat was accomplished in a group many predicted would be the competition’s “Group of Death” with the likes of Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, and, well ... Viktoria Plzen among the participants. Bayern put all doubts to bed by coast...

As the World Cup gets closer, Bayern Munich are starting to suffer from more and more minor injuries in every game. In the most recent win over Mainz, Matthijs de Ligt had to be subbed off as a precaution due to a presumed muscular issue. With complaints about rotation commonly levied at Julian Nagelsmann throughout the season, it seems like the upcoming Champions League game vs Inter Milan may en...

Well, that was quite something. Bayern Munich blew past Mainz in a spectacular 6-2 win that say the Bavarians barely break a sweat throughout the full 90. While two goals were conceded and Bo Svensson’s men can comfort themselves with a high xG number, the fact is that Julian Nagelsmann coached this game almost to perfection and Bayern look as good as ever, despite injuries to key players. Here ar...

Bayern Munich had another strong week in dispatching both Hoffenheim and FC Barcelona (LOL) and the squad looks — dare I say — very good. Julian Nagelsmann is pushing all of the right buttons and the boys are responding, so there is plenty to talk about with that subject alone...but we’ve got even more! This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Bayern Munich’s ever-improving form. The...

After Bayern Munich bounced FC Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, the boys from Bavaria will now move on to face off with Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. Our guy Marcus Iredahl took the mic for this episode and this is what he has on tap:A look the recent form of Bayern Munich and Mainz 05.Some players to watch on Mainz and why the Carnival Club could create some issues for Bayern Munich. A look a...

So Bayern Munich went to the Camp Nou and won 3-0. Fortress? Not really. FC Barcelona could barely manage a chance as they struggled to break down a much more solid Bayern side than the one we saw at the Allianz Arena a month ago. Robert Lewandowski barely got a look in as Julian Nagelsmann’s system neutralized the new lineup chosen by Xavi to reverse Barca’s flagging fortunes in the Champions Lea...

Here are the salient talking points of the podcast:Choupo GOATing is here... Lewanwhoski? Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mané being inconsistentWhy Vlahovic would be a great signingWhy Bayern should not sign Vlahovic in the winter windowA call for more rotations in the upcoming dead-rubber UCL fixturesBarcelona schadenfreude (they are a really good team though - anti-jinx!)A nice little roastPredictions f...

Here are the talking points from the podcast:Bayern Munich’s absolute, thorough dominationHoffenheim’s lineup and plan, and how it fell right into Nagelsmann’s handsFantastic performance from the defenseWhy Bayern Munich’s defense is Europe’s bestSinging more praises of Jamal MusialaWhy Choupo Moting is the player Bayern needed, and how he’s stepped upMané and Coman’s worrying form and why they’re...

Another week is headed into the books and Bayern Munich is looking good. The Bavarians picked up a couple of convincing wins since our last show and there is plenty to talk about regarding why the squad is showing some heart and rounding into form. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:Why Bayern Munich might be turning the corner and how the squad is melding together. Liverpool and Chelsea...

Bayern Munich raced past Augsburg in the DFB Pokal after a tough first half; Hoffenheim quite easily beat Schalke as well to progress past the second round. Traditionally, Bayern has not always had it easy against Hoffenheim. So, how will things work out this time? We discuss how the match might play out as well as the following topics in this podcast:Why Hoffenheim’s season has been strange so fa...

Here is a synopsis of what is covered in this episode:Maaßen’s setup and Nagelsmann’s answer to Augsburg’s early pressThe stats and a walkthrough of the scoring sequencesJamal Musiala’s brilliant displayAlphonso Davies the unstoppable roadrunnerChoupo GOATing, and why he’s an all time greatSven Ulreich’s shortcomings, and why Bayern need a new no.2 behind NeuerSadio Mané’s rutOverall player rating...

So Bayern Munich just won 5-0 against a team that were, coming into the game, above them in the table. In beating Christian Streich’s SC Freiburg, Julian Nagelsmann has capped off one of the most impressive performances of the season so far. Meanwhile, a certain someone who agitated a move to FC Barcelona is staring the Europa League in the face, and coming off a defeat in his inaugural Clasico. T...

Another week for Bayern Munich and more up-and-down performances to totally muddle everyone’s view on where exactly this team is at during this stage of the season. Regardless, there was still plenty to talk about. Here is what we have on tape for this episode:A look at how befuddling this Bayern Munich squad is and how they can make you confident and frustrated all at the same time. Robert Lewand...

Bayern Munich is not used to this situation; they have been out of first place for a few weeks now and will play in-form SC Freiburg on Sunday, the same day in which Borussia Dortmund takes on Union Berlin. Without further ado, we discuss the following in this podcast:What has SC Freiburg been up to this season so far? A look at Freiburg’s games in both the Bundesliga and the Europa LeagueA remind...

Bayern Munich downed Viktoria Plzeň 4-2 in the Champions League in a match where The visitors took care of business early on. The home side did make a strong comeback in the second half, but it was not nearly enough to match up to the Bavarians. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A rundown of the scoring, substitutes, etc. Why the second half collapse shouldn’t really be all...

So that resurgence didn’t last. After big wins vs Leverkusen and Plzen, Bayern Munich have gone and conceded a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 vs Borussia Dortmund. Once again we’re back to debating Julian Nagelsmann and the crisis that the team finds itself in. With the specter of poor results hanging over Bayern, where do we go next? In this episode, INNN and Tom discuss:The complete lack of any pattern to...

Sooooo ... Bayern Munich went to the Signal Iduna Park and came out with a draw. Under normal circumstances you’d take that result, but when the team were leading Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at one point ... a draw leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. Once again, Bayern have dropped points where they shouldn’t have, meaning that the club is back in crisis again. When will it end? Here are our talking poi...

Bayern Munich had a good week in the Bundesliga and Champions League. The squad is getting healthy after a string of injuries and a couple of bouts with COVID-19.Things are looking decidedly good...right? Hell yeah, they are! There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the recent developments with the Bavarians and a whole lot to talk about in the great world of football. Here is what we have...