@FCBayernEN: Robert Lewandowski scores 3 goals or more in a Bundesliga game for the 15th time. #FCBBSC https://ift.tt/3kxcEWw
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sf_tSy0X9cpHNFyHLL_-TF9NgWw=/2x0:3023x2014/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72236885/1486595841.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v Hertha BSC - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Bayern Munich got the three points that it needed. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/4/30/23704051/bayern-munich-vs-hertha-berlin-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-bundesliga-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Bayern’s 2-0 victory over Hertha (Bavarian Football Works)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> was facing off with the Bundesliga’s worst team — and for a half, it was sketchy. The Bavarians were able to turn it on and pick up three points behind goals from Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman. Joshua Kimmich powered both plays with assists. Let’s get it going for this week with some quick hitters on the match: Let’s start with the lineup: STARTING XI
Here’s how we lineup up for today’s fixture at home <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBSC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBSC</a> <a href="https://t.co/2GPnnYAYmD">pic.twitter.com/2GPnnYAYmD</a>— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1652649070769455104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a>Thomas Tuchel had some bizarre selections. Benched were Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané, while Serge Gnabry, Sadio Mané, and Jamal Musiala — a trio of struggling players got the call. It would be interesting to know the real rationale behind this, but the postgame quotes were just “coach speak.”Aside of that, I would have liked to see Josip Stanišić and Noussair Mazraoui start at the outside-back positions as both can play on either side. Instead, Tuchel opted for Cancelo, which could be a sign that the manager is laying the groundwork to keep him full-time. I do think Tuchel is going to push for Cancelo, which would be a mistake (given how much money he will command). Bayern Munich needs to give Mané the ol’ Bob Seger treatment. Stop trying to make it work at the expense of other players. Speaking of Cancelo, I get why some fans are dazzled by his footwork and flair (Cancelo has out-of-this-world skill), but the reason he would be an awful signing is that he is a brutal defender. In the 16th minute, when left in a 1v1 with Dodi Lukebakio, Cancelo went into “traffic cone mode” and offered little resistance. He also lost possession 28 times, which would even make the 2022/23 version of Alphonso Davies clutch his pearls. I know Bayern Munich has an expert coming in, but the field turf was awful again. So many slips.Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich is boring. As expected, Hertha Berlin parked the bus and sat extremely deep. It ultimately didn’t work and Bayern Munich broke through for a couple of goals. Serge Gnabry’s header goal was pretty awesome. Joshua Kimmich sent in a beautiful lofted ball over the top and Gnabry lunged at it to ensure he hit with maximum power and accuracy for a 1-0 lead in the second half.Kimmich later set up Kingsley Coman for a goal. This was one of Kimmich’s better efforts of late as he did fill the role of dictating the pace of the match, while also being the “ball-paying maestro” that many think the team needs. Kimmich completed 109 of his 119 passes. Jamal Musiala just can’t seem to get into the flow of the game right now. It seems as if the youngster needs some downtime. I know the temptation is to just keep rolling him out there, but it’s not working. Statistically, Musiala was fine, however, it was just not an impactful performance. The center-back duo of Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Pavard was very solid. They were not tested too often, but they held strong to help give Sommer the clean sheet. Call me crazy, but I prefer Pavard over Dayot Upamecano. That is less a slight on Upamecano than it is praise for how good Pavard has been this season. It is a luxury to have four great center-backs like Bayern Munich does when De Ligt, Pavard, Upamecano, and Lucas Hernandez are all…
Here’s how we lineup up for today’s fixture at home <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBSC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBSC</a> <a href="https://t.co/2GPnnYAYmD">pic.twitter.com/2GPnnYAYmD</a>— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1652649070769455104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a>Thomas Tuchel had some bizarre selections. Benched were Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané, while Serge Gnabry, Sadio Mané, and Jamal Musiala — a trio of struggling players got the call. It would be interesting to know the real rationale behind this, but the postgame quotes were just “coach speak.”Aside of that, I would have liked to see Josip Stanišić and Noussair Mazraoui start at the outside-back positions as both can play on either side. Instead, Tuchel opted for Cancelo, which could be a sign that the manager is laying the groundwork to keep him full-time. I do think Tuchel is going to push for Cancelo, which would be a mistake (given how much money he will command). Bayern Munich needs to give Mané the ol’ Bob Seger treatment. Stop trying to make it work at the expense of other players. Speaking of Cancelo, I get why some fans are dazzled by his footwork and flair (Cancelo has out-of-this-world skill), but the reason he would be an awful signing is that he is a brutal defender. In the 16th minute, when left in a 1v1 with Dodi Lukebakio, Cancelo went into “traffic cone mode” and offered little resistance. He also lost possession 28 times, which would even make the 2022/23 version of Alphonso Davies clutch his pearls. I know Bayern Munich has an expert coming in, but the field turf was awful again. So many slips.Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich is boring. As expected, Hertha Berlin parked the bus and sat extremely deep. It ultimately didn’t work and Bayern Munich broke through for a couple of goals. Serge Gnabry’s header goal was pretty awesome. Joshua Kimmich sent in a beautiful lofted ball over the top and Gnabry lunged at it to ensure he hit with maximum power and accuracy for a 1-0 lead in the second half.Kimmich later set up Kingsley Coman for a goal. This was one of Kimmich’s better efforts of late as he did fill the role of dictating the pace of the match, while also being the “ball-paying maestro” that many think the team needs. Kimmich completed 109 of his 119 passes. Jamal Musiala just can’t seem to get into the flow of the game right now. It seems as if the youngster needs some downtime. I know the temptation is to just keep rolling him out there, but it’s not working. Statistically, Musiala was fine, however, it was just not an impactful performance. The center-back duo of Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Pavard was very solid. They were not tested too often, but they held strong to help give Sommer the clean sheet. Call me crazy, but I prefer Pavard over Dayot Upamecano. That is less a slight on Upamecano than it is praise for how good Pavard has been this season. It is a luxury to have four great center-backs like Bayern Munich does when De Ligt, Pavard, Upamecano, and Lucas Hernandez are all…
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