Bayern Munich: Who dominates in midfield?

Saturday it will be the first time this preparation to Bayern: The friendly match in Klagenfurt against Paris Saint-Germain is unfolding, an interesting opponent – with an even more interesting coach . Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel sits on the PSG bench, the coach that the Bavarian bosses would have liked to sign as a successor to Jupp Heynckes.

We learn that Niko Kovac, the Croatian of Bayern-Gen. On Saturday, the new coach made his debut – against Tuchel (15:30, Sport1, DAZN and AZ-Liveticker). Prickling!

Even more exciting will be how Kovac will tactically act against PSG: With a three-string? With double lace? And how does he use concentrated quality in the central midfield in the future? According to the current status, there are nine players in the Bayern team for only three positions.

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Thiago and Vidal – the candidates for change

Salihamidzic recently suggested in the "SZ" that he could still there are sales. It was "the club's duty to provide the coach with a framework in which no dissatisfaction is inevitable," Brazzo said. But how does it work when five or six stars in the midfield have to watch every game? The interchangeable candidates are mainly Thiago (27) and Arturo Vidal (31). The Spanish Thiago still has a contract until 2021, its market value is 60 million euros – and this seems to be the problem. After a disappointing World Cup, there is probably a lack of bids for Thiago, which would make Bayern think.

It's similar for Vidal, who is back to training after her knee surgery. Is there a club that will pay for Chile one year before the end of the contract? The candidate for a loan is also Renato Sanches (20). The 2016 European champion has a new chance to prove himself in preparation after returning to England. From Portugal, however, we can hear that the ex-club Benfica Lisbon Sanches wants to bring back the loan. A conceivable scenario. Saturday against PSG Sanches allowed to play Kovac

Rudy, Müller, Goretzka – the Wackelkandidaten

Also in Sebastian Rudy (28) has been speculated in recent months again and again on the farewell. But Rudy made it clear that he would stay with Bayern. One thing is certain: in the center, it will be very difficult for the national player to start the uploads. A question mark is behind Thomas Müller. The 28-year-old came down with his colleagues at the World Cup, in this form he could lose his place in the championship at Bayern. The advantage of Müller: its versatility. It can also be used on the right wing and as a second board.

And Leon Goretzka? The newcomer (23) arrives in Munich with a lot of self-confidence. "I know the quality is huge, but I have not changed in Munich to sit on the bench," Goretzka told Sport Bild. In front of the competition, however, it is complicated with missions.

Martínez, James, Tolisso – the second candidates

Javi Martínez had to stop training on Tuesday because of a slight sprained knee, but he is again in shape. A spot in the midfield is likely to be reserved for Abräumer in the coming season.

Because the ludic note probably continues to make the Colombian James. Rumors that the 27-year-old could return to Real Madrid prematurely have been denied by James' advisor. The playmaker should remain in Munich as planned until 2019 at least.

More importantly could be Corentin Tolisso in the future. The 23-year-old will be the world champion of the upcoming season. Tolisso came to France in five of the seven games. "We are all very happy for Coco to have climbed the top of world football with the French national team," said General Manager Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Small drawback: Tolisso gets up after his holidays late in the training. All Bayern stars are entitled to four weeks holiday

This article was written by Maximilian Koch