anarchy He can kick: The regular host Oliver Fritsch is not there. Christian Spiller and Fabian Scheler, who normally hang on Fritsch’s lips and theses, use this unusual moment of freedom to take on Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović.
The 20-year-old’s professional debut was less than twelve months ago, but he is already a regular player in Bayern’s midfield. “Because he doesn’t do shit,” says Spiller, emphasizing his passing strength and calmness. And even if the number of games by which he can be evaluated is still small, Scheler has already registered an increased willingness to take risks compared to his first appearances. “All doors are open for him to establish himself in the top class,” says Scheler.
There are bigger questions surrounding Pavlović. Because he has gone through all the stages of the Bavarian Youth as a Munich child, the Bayern bosses see him as a new Munich identification figure. Can he fulfill this role? The hosts also answer this by looking for the top 5 footballers from Munich.
And the national team is already asking after his first international matches: Will he succeed Toni Kroos? “He will play in Kroos’ position, but achieving his influence will be difficult,” says Spiller, “because he lacks the strategic superpower.” The hosts approach the answer by comparing Pavlović not only with Kroos, but also with the currently best in his position, the Spaniard Rodri. Shooting power, timing and physicality are the things he lacks compared to Rodri, says Scheler.
In addition, no Bavarian earnings crisis is too small not to be discussed in the podcast. The hosts use Munich’s most recent results (1:1 against Leverkusen, 0:1 against Aston Villa, 3:3 against Frankfurt) and the TV duel between Thomas Müller and Michael Ballack as an opportunity to also ask the system question: play Bayern too risky? And what role does Pavlović have in the new system?
“You first recognize a clear idea again,” says Scheler about Vincent Kompany’s style, “which is nice, you enjoy watching.” He believes the coach will adapt his risky style of play as the season progresses. “That’s hara-kiri, that’s too dubious for me,” says Spiller, who is more skeptical and explains his two basic problems with Bayern’s game. Of course there is also a power card.
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Scenes and texts we talked about in the podcast:
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Bayern against Leverkusen
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FC Bayern is a team again
anarchy He can kick: The regular host Oliver Fritsch is not there. Christian Spiller and Fabian Scheler, who normally hang on Fritsch’s lips and theses, use this unusual moment of freedom to take on Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović.
The 20-year-old’s professional debut was less than twelve months ago, but he is already a regular player in Bayern’s midfield. “Because he doesn’t do shit,” says Spiller, emphasizing his passing strength and calmness. And even if the number of games by which he can be evaluated is still small, Scheler has already registered an increased willingness to take risks compared to his first appearances. “All doors are open for him to establish himself in the top class,” says Scheler.
