- Effenberg underscores the necessity for Bayern Munich's defense to strengthen once more.
Following a titleless campaign, winning back dominance calls for improved defensive stability, according to Stefan Effenberg. "Bayern conceded 45 goals in the Bundesliga last year, which isn't a sign of stability. You can't secure a championship with that many goals against," Effenberg wrote in an article for t-online.
Effenberg expectantly hopes that Vincent Kompany recognizes this issue and tackles it. In the heart of defense, a solid formation and consistent faith in players are essential to create a strong foundation. Unfortunately, there was excessive rotation under Thomas Tuchel last season, raising questions about attaining the required security.
Expectation and Mystery
Min-jae Kim (27) and Dayot Upamecano appear to be the top picks. Effenberg highlights Upamecano's performances for France, expressing approval of unconditional national team coach Didier Deschamps's trust in him. This is in contrast to his lack of trust received from Julián Nagelsmann and Tuchel in Munich. Therefore, a transfer of Jonathan Tah doesn't seem plausible to Effenberg, given that both Kim and Upamecano deserve more confidence.
Germany's all-time record player, Lothar Matthäus, can't fathom Bayern's decision to sell Matthijs de Ligt (25) to Manchester United. Matthäus, now 63, would not have made such a move. De Ligt proved to be the most reliable central defender over the past two years. Meanwhile, Upamecano had inconsistencies, and Kim struggled in the second half of last season. In Matthäus's opinion, a championship or Champions League title wouldn't be won with Eric Dier, who lacks the necessary quality. The new signing, Hiroki Ito, primarily played as a part of a back three at Stuttgart.
Effenberg believes that addressing Bayern's defensive instability could significantly improve their chances of regaining dominance, given that Bavaria conceded a considerable number of goals last season. After experiencing rotation under Thomas Tuchel, a more consistent defense might be crucial for achieving the required stability under Vincent Kompany.
