Bayern München II v VfB Luebeck - 3. LigaPhoto by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesIt looks like Josip Stanisic has impressed his bosses.Bayern Munich has a strong corps of young defenders on campus and out on loan.Tanguy Nianzou, Chris Richards, Lars Lukas Mai, Jamie Lawrence, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Remy Vita, and potentially FC Dallas loanee Justin Che are just a few of the names that are often bandied about by fans when looking at Bayern Munich’s future on the backline.One player who has not gotten as much acclaim as some of those names above, but who must be impressing his bosses,is Josip Stanisic.Stansic was called up to the first-team to play a role against Union Berlin was very good during that match. Now, it appears that the Bavarians are eager to show some commitment to the developing 21-year-old.With his contract set to expire in June, Bayern Munich wants to get a deal done per Abendzeitung reporter Maximilian Koch:Weiter mit einem Youngster: Der auslaufende Vertrag von Josip #Stanisic (21) soll verlängert werden, die jüngste Entwicklung gefällt sowohl der Spieler-Seite als auch dem @FCBayern. Gespräche laufen. Stanisic kam zuletzt 90 Minuten gegen @fcunion als LV zum Einsatz. #FCBayern— Maximilian Koch (@Koch_AZ) April 22, 2021On with a youngster: the expiring contract of Josip #Stanisic (21) is to be extended, the latest development pleases both the player side and @FCBayern. Talks are underway. Stanisic last came on for 90 minutes vs. @fcunion as LB. #FCBayernWith Stanisic’s ability to play both center-back and either outside-back position, the youngster offers Bayern Munich great versatility. The rumored signing of Reading FC defender Omar Richards will add yet another body into that mix of young defenders if that comes to fruition as well.It will be interesting to see what happens with Bayern Munich’s defensive depth heading into next season. There will surely be some player movement via sales or loans — along with ensuring that Bayern Munich II has enough quality to make a strong showing in 2021/2022.

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1. FC Union Berlin v FC Bayern München - BundesligaPhoto by Boris Streubel/Getty ImagesDuring FC Bayern’s match vs Union Berlin, Lucas Hernandez appeared to have been substituted off with what appears to be an injury during the second half.Update 12:17PM ESTBayern Munich interim coach Dino Toppmöller shed some light on what happened with injured defender Lucas Hernandez (as captured by Bild reporter Philipp Kessler):#Toppmöller über die Verletzung von Lucas #Hernandez: "Er hat einen Schlag unterhalb vom Knie abbekommen. Wir hoffen, dass er am Dienstag wieder dabei sein kann." #FCBayern— Philipp Kessler (@kessler_philipp) October 30, 2021#Toppmöller about the injury to Lucas #Hernandez : “He was hit below the knee. We hope that he can be back on Tuesday.”#FCBayernAs part of a triple substitution by Bayern Munich, center-back Lucas Hernandez was one of the players removed from the match.Prior to the substitution, Hernandez was playing with no visible discomfort, however, upon watching the match sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidžić’s reaction seemed to be indicating that something may, in fact, be off with the star Frenchman.As Hernandez walked to the sideline, Brazzo’s face showed some visible concern.The two men had a verbal exchange and Salihamidzic slapped the overhang in the bench area in frustration. The moment was captured on the ESPN feed.Triple sub for Bayern

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⚪ #FCUFCB 2-4 (68') pic.twitter.com/D08564iqLk— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 30, 2021While nothing is confirmed as of yet, it is something to key an eye out for with Bayern Munich’s Champions League matchup vs. Benfica coming on the horizon. With Dayot Upamecano’s highs and lows, Niklas Süle’s struggles against Union Berlin, and a lack of many other center-backs, Hernandez getting any sort of knock will make a already-shaky Bayern defense even worse.BFW will keep you posted regarding any further updates about Hernandez’s status moving forward.

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FC Bayern München v VfL Wolfsburg - BundesligaPhoto by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThings are not getting better.Update: 8:53AM ESTBayern Munich has officially confirmed that both Leroy Sane and Dayot Upamecano have tested positive:Leroy Sané and Dayot Upamecano have contracted the coronavirus. Both players are fine, they are in domestic isolation.Update: 8:45AM ESTThe hits keep coming. Per Bild, team manager Kathleen Krüger has joined the list of positive tests:According to BILD information, team manager Kathleen Krüger (36) also tested positive on Monday.Not good.According to Bild, the COVID-19 situation at Bayern Munich is getting worse.Leroy Sane’s test was inconclusive yesterday, but now Sane has tested positive per the German outlet. In addition, Dayot Upamecano was not seen at practice, which has some wondering if the Frenchman has also tested positive. There has been no official word on his status as of yet. Team manager Kathleen Krüger’s condition is also in question as well due to her inconclusive test yesterday..@leroy_sane wurde nach @BILD-Informationen positiv getestet! @FCBayern— BILD FC Bayern (@BILD_Bayern) January 4, 2022.@leroy_sane was tested positive according to @BILD information! @FCBayernJust about the only bright spot was that Josip Stanisic tested negative — which really might not help the squad much this weekend considering the young defender is still working his way back from an injury and likely would be out anyway.Josip #Stanisic ist hingegen nicht in Quarantäne! Das Abwehr-Talent ist an der Säbener Straße und macht Reha nach Muskelbündelriss im Leistungszentrum.— BILD FC Bayern (@BILD_Bayern) January 4, 2022Josip #Stanisic , however, is not in quarantine! The defensive talent is on Säbener Strasse and does rehab after a torn muscle in the performance center.With things seemingly spiraling out of control, there is doubt on on whether or not Bayern Munich will be able to field a squad on Friday against Borussia Mönchengladbach.BFW will have more on the obstacles Bayern Munich is facing for Friday shortly.

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Stanišić runs down the ball during a match against DC United.Photo by Rob Carr/Getty ImagesJosip Stanišić is ready to play, but will it be at Bayern Munich?Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanišić is a versatile, jack-of-all-trades type who can fill in at any spot along Julian Nagelsmann’s back-four. In addition, Stanišić can also play as a defensive midfielder if needed. Where exactly he’ll play, how often, and for what team — these are now the questions facing him as the transfer window winds down.Truly, the Croatian international is a valuable player to have on a roster. The problem for Bayern Munich, however, is that Stanišić is still just 22-years-old and badly needs game time that might be hard to find in Bavaria.With that, several Bundesliga and English Premier League clubs have inquired about Stanišić, per Sky’s Florian Plettenberg:Update #Stanisic: He is likely to stay in summer but he has loan options in the Premier League and from the Bundesliga. Player is still motivated and optimistic to get minutes. @SkySportDE— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 17, 2022German outlet kicker acknowledged the interest from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, but insisted that Bayern Munich will not let the defender go.The Croatian international earned a measure of global acclaim by stifling Paris Saint-Germain mega-star Kylian Mbappé in a UEFA Nations League game against France back in June.“His pace is well known, so as a defender you have to keep your distance because when he’s gone you can’t catch up,” Stanisic told kicker at the time (as captured by One Football). “I tried to defend smartly, which worked well. I’m up against quick players like Kingsley Coman in training. I knew what I had to do.”That performance opened many eyes, but can any of them convince Bayern Munich to let the Croatian leave this season on a loan or a transfer?

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/abHbDlp7Uc8pRH7aapxxK77Qgrc=/0x0:4128x2752/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72274991/1488138538.0.jpg">SV Werder Bremen v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images Thomas Tuchel will have some interesting choice to make ahead of the Schalke 04 match. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> coach Thomas Tuchel will not let himself be surprised by a Schalke 04 side that is fighting to stay in the Bundesliga. “They’ve had a couple of emotional wins lately. They’re very brave. It’s a 1v1 all over the pitch at times. They’ve scored a lot on the counterattack, crosses and set pieces. They are the 8th best team in the second half of the season. We want to play our game,” said Tuchel (as captured by <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1656987890746793984?s=20">@iMiaSanMia</a>).With Dayot Upamecano fully healthy once again, Tuchel will have a tough call to make on how to align his defense. Per the norm, Tuchel did not give any hints on how that might play out. “Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Pavard did well. Benji did well at centre-back, Noussair Mazraoui was good in Bremen. Dayot Upamecano played well before that and only had two mistakes against City. We’ll make a very late decision tomorrow,” Tuchel noted. “(Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting) is not available yet, as is Josip Stanišić. Alphonso Davies is still out. Leon Goretzka and Dayot Upamecano are returning tomorrow.”As Tuchel noted, Goretzka will be back in the squad, but the coach did not state if that would bump Ryan Gravenberch from the starting XI. “He did well (against Bremen) - he waited a long time for his chance. He is hard-working, good with the ball and carries it well through the midfield,” said Tuchel.Finally, when asked if Leroy Sané would replace Sadio Mané in the starting lineup, Tuchel played coy. “Everything is possible. Leroy did well and scored a very nice goal. But not every goal guarantees a starting spot. With Sadio, we’re all waiting a bit for the breakthrough. For me it seems it’s about to come. We’re spoilt for choice,” Tuchel said.Some of the photos that emerged from training tell the tale of what is happening with Bayern Munich’s injured players:Choupo-Moting kann das Abschlusstraining vor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBS04?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBS04</a> nicht voll mit dem Team durchziehen, trainiert zum Ende wieder individuell. Fraglich, ob es schon für einen Einsatz am Samstag reicht. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a> <a href="https://t.co/MoM236a5Gn">pic.twitter.com/MoM236a5Gn</a>— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) <a href="https://twitter.com/kerry_hau/status/1656964756425547777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a>Choupo-Moting can not fully complete the final training before #FCBS04 with the team, trains again individually at the end. Questionable whether it is already enough for a deployment on Saturday. #FCBayern Tuchel confirms: Choupo-Moting is not yet an option for #FCBS04, he is not in the squad. #FCBayern Lucas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hern%C3%A1ndez?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hernández</a> trainiert heute wieder individuell.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/f6JyIGga2c">pic.twitter.com/f6JyIGga2c</a>— Nico Linner (@linner_nicolas) <a href="https://twitter.com/linner_nicolas/status/1656959382805004288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a>Lucas #Hernández is training individually again today.Fortschritte bei Josip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stanisic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Stanisic</a>.
Der Kroate arbeitet nach lockeren Laufrunden aktuell an der Koordinationsleiter.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/qbX0Q8fTmy">pic.twitter.com/qbX0Q8fTmy</a>— Nico Linner…

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Qarabag FK: Group H - UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images It was worth a shot, eh? According to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich put in a request to bring back Josip Stanišić early from his loan to Bayer Leverkusen. However, Die Werkself is not so keen on the idea and has let Bayern Munich know that the move is not given to happen given the club’s upcoming losses of defenders Odilon Kossounou and Edmond Tapsoba: News Josip #Stanisic: FC Bayern would like to terminate the loan in the winter and bring him back early. However, it’s nearly impossible and Bayern is informed about it. ➡️ Leverkusen is pleased with his performances and needs him to replace Kossounou & Tapsoba because both of them will be at the African Cup of Nations. The loan for Stanišić has been a mixed bag, so far. When given the opportunity, the Croatian has excelled on the pitch, but those chances have not been as frequent as he would like. However, Bayer Leverkusen likely has always had a slow ramp for Stanišić in mind given its upcoming personnel losses. Stanišić will eventually get his opportunity to prove his mettle and showcase his talents. For Bayern Munich, Stanišić would have come in extremely handy as a defensive midfielder, center-back, and outside-back during this Hinrunde, but that is all water under the bridge at this point.

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FC Bayern Munich Training Session Photo by M. Donato/FC Bayern via Getty Images Bayern Munich is getting ready for SSV Ulm... Much maligned Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka returned to team training today after missing the WSG Tirol friendly due a minor pelvic injury. While the 29-year-old made his return, striker Harry Kane was given the day off. Kane played the first half against WSG Tirol on Tuesday, scoring a goal and giving his squad a 1-0 lead: Leon #Goretzka ist zurück im Team-Training. Gegen Tirol fehlte er wegen einer leichten Becken-Verletzung. Harry #Kane setzt heute aus. #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/Sdgqwpom1h— Michel Schröer (@MichelSchroeer) August 14, 2024Leon #Goretzka is back in team training. He missed the game against Tirol due to a slight pelvic injury. Harry #Kane is sitting out today. #FCBayernBoey works out individually...againSacha Boey’s status is shrouded in mystery at this point as he has not been a part of team events all week: Sacha #Boey fehlt weiter im Team-Training. Wird er nicht rechtzeitig fit, könnte Josip #Stanisic im Pokal in der Startelf stehen. #FCBayern— Michel Schröer (@MichelSchroeer) August 14, 2024Sacha #Boey is still missing from team training. If he is not fit in time, Josip #Stanisic could be in the starting eleven in the cup. #FCBayernAbendzeitung’s Victor Catalina reiterated that Boey has not been given any injury designation by the club at this point: Offiziell ist keine Verletzung bei Sacha Boey kommuniziert. Der Franzose trainierte in den letzten Tagen immer wieder mal individuell. Wenn es nicht für Ulm reicht wäre Josip Stanisic, der in der Vorbereitung überzeugen konnte, erster Ersatz. Upa/Minjae dann innen. #FCBayern https://t.co/bevLcjeBJx— Victor Catalina (@vcatalina96) August 14, 2024Sacha Boey has not been officially injured. The Frenchman has been training individually over the last few days. If he is not good enough for Ulm, Josip Stanisic, who impressed in the pre-season, would be the first substitute. Upa/Minjae would then be inside. #FCBayernThere was no update released for Leroy Sané and Tarek Buchmann, who have not been participating in team training as of yet. Olise trains with team for first timeSummer signee Michael Olise joined team training for the first time: Die Bayern sind soeben ins Team-Training gestartet. Erstmals mit dabei: Neuzugang Michael #Olise! #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/UGnFRfKkIh— Michel Schröer (@MichelSchroeer) August 14, 2024Bayern have just started team training. Joining them for the first time: new signing Michael #Olise! #FCBayernThe new guy — Michael Olise: pic.twitter.com/SCETy5ITRE— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) August 14, 2024 Michael Olise training with the team for the first time today [fcb] pic.twitter.com/uXXijQ0TCv— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) August 14, 2024Michael Olise in today's training [ @BILD] pic.twitter.com/5K9bF8KcB1— Bayern & Die Mannschaft (@iMiaSanMia_en) August 14, 2024Erste Einheit, erste Vorlage, erstes Tor: Michael #Olise trainierte heute erstmals mit dem Team an der Säbener! #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/IF8fj5LFlu— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 14, 2024First unit, first assist, first goal: Michael #Olise trained with the team at Säbener for the first time today! #FCBayern #MiaSanMiaLooking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s DFB-Pokal tilt vs. SSV Ulm? Well, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show, which is available on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

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FC Bayern München v 1. FC Union Berlin - Bundesliga Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Bayern Munich will be getting some key players back in the fold... Bayern Munich’s first half of the season has seen several injuries to key players limit Vincent Kompany’s roster choices. One of the problems with that has been the unclear timetables for respective returns to the squad for each player. Now, though, it appears that there is more clarity for at least a few of them.According to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg provided an update on Aleksandar Pavlović and Josip Stanišić: If everything goes as planned, Aleksandar #Pavlovic will be back in the squad on Saturday against Heidenheim after his collarbone surgery.Josip #Stanisic is expected to rejoin team training later this month following his lateral ligament tear in his right knee, according to the current plan. In January 2025, at the start of the second half of the season, he aims to be fully fit again.Meanwhile, João Palhinha has a timeline — one that will see him return in 2025 (per Bild via @iMiaSanMia): Although he resumed running on the pitch, João Palhinha is still several weeks away from returning with the team. His return to team training is currently planned for the first session of the new year on January 2nd. By Christmas, Palhinha will gradually get back into competition shape with individual training.Looking to catch-up on all of the weekend action in the Bundesliga? Awesome, then check out the Bavarian Podcast Works — Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl on Patreon, Spotify, or below: Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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FC Bayern Munich vs Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League Photo credit should read Oryk Haist / GocherImagery/Future Publishing via Getty Images This club is allergic to making good decisions Bayern Munich has had its fair share of terrible decisions over the years, but their most recent one gives the worst a run for the money: the club wants to sell Sacha Boey per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg:Sacha #Boey could leave FC Bayern as early as this summer. If a suitable offer is made, the club are open to discussions.The 24-y/o right-back has not yet established himself as a regular starter. His contract runs until 2028.For the right-back position next season, Josip #Stanisic and Konrad #Laimer are expected to be the club’s main priorities.Sport Bild (via @iMiaSanMia) backed up the report from Plettenberg: @SPORTBILD confirms @Plettigoal/Sky’s report that Sacha Boey is a candidate for sale in the summer should a suitable offer come in for him. Instead, Bayern would rely on Josip Stanišić and Konrad Laimer as right-back options next season. Boey has had to deal with numerous injuries and wasn’t able to establish himself in the team, which is why the club is ready to move him onAfter rumors that João Palhinha is on the chopping block (hours after head coach Vincent Kompany labelled the midfield as a weakness of the team), this is just another decision that really makes you think if the board is all there. Yeah, Josip Stanišić can be the starting right-back at some point but he can’t be overplayed because what if he gets injured? His record isn’t the greatest. Konrad Laimer isn’t a right-back—he won’t be effective all the time—and Joshua Kimmich is in limbo with his contract talks at a dead end. Don’t even begin to suggest Raphaël Guerreiro. Apart from Kimmich and Stani, who else is a true-right back in this team?If Hiroki Ito is being given chances after such a lengthy layout, then why can’t the club do the same for Boey? He is a top-class right back when fit, even during his time at Galatasaray— you saw what he did against Bayern in the Champions League a couple seasons ago. This is in no way slating Ito, but it’s not fair by the club. They want to save up on wages? There are other players who contribute way less than an injured Boey—mind you—who earn more than him.

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FC Internazionale Milano v FC Bayern Munchen - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg Photo by Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Will the versatile defender hone in on one position? Just prior to Bayern Munich’s 4-0 victory over Heidenheim, an interesting report dropped from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, who stated that defender Josip Stanišić will be viewed as a center-back for next season: As previously revealed: Josip #Stanisic is being considered by FC Bayern as a centre-back option for next season.Today, he starts as the left-sided centre-back alongside Eric Dier in Heidenheim.The big question moving forward for Bayern Munich on Stanišić now appears to be closer to an answer. If true, Stanišić can start to laser in on preparing for 2025/26 as a center-back, but should Bayern Munich make him the fulltime starter at right back, continue the plan to use him at center-back ,or just keep him as a Swiss Army Knife-type player who gets a lot of playing time across all backline positions, but who also does not have a true starting role?Decisions, decisions...Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga? Awesome, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Work — Postgame Show for a break down of how it all played out. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below: Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @enadmo1135, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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