FC Bayern Forum

Firefox1234 wrote:

MaCk0y wrote:A number of misplaced passes and some misunderstanding among the players.

That was a bit of a problem under Jupp too.....

I'm sure it will get better in a few weeks.

Kroos is back.

Despite my earlier comments my first impressions of the 4-1-4-1 are very good. I can see why the change would make us better if we are going to incorporate more passing in our build-ups. It offers clear advantages over the 4-2-3-1 when it comes to passing options and so far I am loving it. I have to admit I am still concerned about the defensive aspect against stronger teams though. If we keep the everyone defends style that should be countered well enough.

Regarding tactics, I am loving this "hybrid" I mentioned earlier. The small changes in tactics are definitely for the better. They are playing what I see as the ideal style which contains a right balance of everything. What I'm worried about here is the possibility that there is only a balance because the players are not used to the new style and are still influenced by last season. For now I'll be optimistic and hope that it's intentional. After all Pep did say that he will only make small changes. Our players don't seem hesitant to take long shots either. I've always been a fan of that and it is a point I always bring up when we struggle to score, so I'm happy about that.

As for Højbjerg, he's continued to impress me during this half. It's highly unlikely that he'll break into the first team this season but I can see him becoming the youth we experiment with throughout the season. I am sure he won't disappear like Can last season but will keep getting playing time.

Very satisfied so far I must say.

Missed the first 10 minutes of the second half. What were the subs? I think I see Can, Rafinha and Pizza