So how do you reckon we’re doing? I think although several First halfs were rather bad, we’re stabilising. We get results, which is good. Maybe this is the first step towards playing better as well? With one or two additional players in the winter break, we could reach a better level of Style I guess. What’s your take on Tuchel and the team?
I think while still a good bit away from the dizzy heights a couple of years ago things are stabilising.
In a strange way I actually feel better compared to those years where the form was incredible in the autumn. You dont win competitions in October. You want to look unbeatable from February, March onwards.
I dont agree with the squad being paper thin. It’s maybe not what City have but its decent.
It may not be enough in the end because you have to be fantastic and also have a bit of luck to win the Champions League, but I think there’ll be a much better chance with the additions - especially Kane - and Neuer back. I have high hopes that if Bayern have to face City again come spring it will look very different from last season and Bayern will have a genuine chance to challenge.
On the Neuer thing: With Ullreich playing as he did/does this isn’t much of an issue anymore. But Sommer was definitely a weak link at the level required.
Kimmich is great but he’s got too much load on him for too long. It’s gone a bit stale. His set pieces create no threat and his build-up play is predictable. Its not his fault but a bit of a shake-up in buildup play would do no harm.