"Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen - Harry Kane Scores His First Goal for Bayern"

 

After a touching memorial for Franz Beckenbauer yesterday, featuring some of football's biggest legends, Allianz Arena gears up for a new match against Werder Bremen.

Beckenbauer's Memorial: Allianz Arena hosted a heartfelt tribute to the club's greatest legend, Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away two weeks ago. Football luminaries like Arsene Wenger, Sepp Maier, Lothar Matthäus, Emilio Butragueno, Paul Breitner, and the entire Bayern team attended. Even PSG's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi paid respects to the German. The event featured moving speeches from Bayern's top executives, friends, and Franz's teammates, along with some lighthearted moments like Mathys Tel's wardrobe mishap, generating laughs on social media.

De Ligt's Future: Amidst ongoing transfer speculations, Matthijs de Ligt's future at Bayern has been under the media's scrutiny. Reports suggest dissatisfaction under Thomas Tuchel, with rumors pointing towards a potential summer move to Arsenal or Manchester United. Playing in a top-tier team like Bayern alongside defensive partners Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano is no easy feat. Despite De Ligt's unfortunate season plagued by injuries, he remains a fan favorite and a passionate leader. Tuchel's criticism of De Ligt's passing foot raises questions, but many argue it feels like a quick abandonment of a player who was Bayern's standout last season.

While German media often thrives on creating unnecessary drama, Tuchel's recent statement in a press conference, affirming De Ligt's importance to the team, adds an interesting twist. Selling him this summer would be a disastrous move, given his commitment to the club and captaincy potential.

Transfers, Transfers, and More Transfers: With just 10 days left in the transfer window, Bayern's only moves so far are acquiring Eric Dier and a new sporting director, Max Eberl, joining in March. The need for a right-back persists, with Nordi Mukiele from PSG a long-standing rumor. Mukiele, keen on joining Bayern, is pushing for a move, but negotiations seem on hold. The absence of Josip Stanisic, who was loaned to Leverkusen, is regretted by Tuchel, as he fits the profile Bayern is desperate for—a right-back who can also play center-back or midfield.

The Squad: The squad remains relatively unchanged, with injuries sidelining Gnabry, Sarr, Buchmann, and Peretz, while Kim and Mazraoui are away with their national teams. De Ligt, recovering from a minor injury during team-building in Portugal, is expected to start alongside Upamecano.

Expected Bayern Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer Laimer - Upamecano - de Ligt - Davies Kimmich - Goretzka Müller - Musiala - Sané Kane

Werder Bremen: Facing Bremen, who enter with three consecutive draws, Bayern anticipates a challenging match. Bremen, missing key players like Marvin Ducksch and Bittencourt due to suspensions, is expected to defend with a five-back line. In Harry Kane's Bundesliga debut, Bayern triumphed 4-0, and Bremen, now without Ducksch, faces an uphill battle. While Bremen may aim for at least a point, Bayern, chasing Leverkusen, will press from the first minute.

Expected Werder Bremen Starting XI (3-3-2-2): Zetterer Stark - Friedl - Jung Weiser - Lynen - Deman Schmid - Stage Njinmah - Borré

The clash promises excitement as Bayern looks to secure crucial points in their pursuit of the league leaders.

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