Bavarian Podcast Works S5E22: Spain 1-1 Germany postgame analysis + Is Bayern Munich having a terrible World Cup?

Another game on the books and Germany are still alive in the World Cup. In some ways, a draw versus an in-form Spain team looks good on paper, but Hansi Flick needed so much more. Germany were far from convincing for most of the game, but some game-changing subs including the addition of Leroy Sane and Niclas Fullkrug in the second half allowed them to rescue a point. The performance leaves a lot to be desired.

In this episode, Chuck and INNN talk about the following:

• Why did Hansi Flick field another strikerless lineup versus Spain?
• The problem with the role Thomas Muller was forced to play, illustrated by the players around him.
• No gegenpressing again — why? The strategic failure of the lineup.
• How and why the substitutes changed the game for Germany. The sheer impact of Fullkrug.
• Pointing out the terrible performances of the fullbacks, Thilo Kehrer and David Raum.
• Who should start against Costa Rica? What changes should Hansi make?
• Should Serge Gnabry or Thomas Muller start the next game?
• What kind of World Cup is Bayern Munich having? Answer: A really bad one.
• Is Jamal Musiala a little over-awed by the occasion?
• Serge Gnabry’s awful form.
• Dayot Upamecano shining among the French contingent.
• Bad news for Matthijs de Ligt.
• An overall roundup of the injury situation and the silver lining if the Bayern players get knocked out early.

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