Bayern: Many successful trials and an old worry

With big changes from Niko Kovac, Bayern played well and led Man City 2-0. But weakness in the defense continues to cause the Bavarian team to receive the second defeat at the ICC 2018.

Bayern Munich coach: Niko Kovac
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Bayern: Many successful trials and an old worry
Impressive Robbery
In the match against City, coach Niko Kovac has left Bayern play with a 4-1-2-2-1 scheme is unfamiliar. In this diagram, it is worth noting that he tested Franck Ribery as a left midfield midfielder. "We have exchanged with each other before. Ribery is very interested in this position, "Kovac said.

In fact, with the new position, Ribery still develop their strengths are the technical phase and the creative opening ball. Instead of speeding, Ribery has more time and a better fitness for the situation in the middle of the field. And with a lot of high-profile football, the 35-year-old, along with his old team-mate Arjen Robben are two of the most prominent players on the pitch for most of the time.

The highlight of the game is the situation Ribery hit the ball smart for Robben ice down, the ball under the delicate sensitivity and delicate refinement increased the score to 2-0. A coordinated and handy situation that even coach Pep Guardiola of the City also admired admiration.

Bayern Munich 2-3 City

So after three matches at ICC 2018, Kovac seems to have learned how to use Ribery and Robben, who have been seen as hindering Kovac from building a new Bayern.

In addition to the success of Robbery, including the use of Ribery in the center of the midfield, Kovac also succeeded in testing Serge Gnabry as the right-back. "Gnabry has played this position and has performed well today. That will be a solution that I can count on when needed, "Kovac commented on the performance of the Gnabry midfielder.

Ulreich and defense are anxious
Opposed to the successes of the new test, Kovac continues to face old fears in the defense. Sven Ulreich continues to bring the Croatian originator this big worry before the new season once again made the mistake.

This time, Ulreich did not catch a good shot from Phil Foden's low shot to Lukas Nmecha rock the equalizer 2-2. In the event of losing 2-3, Ulreich also let Bernado Silva knocked out with a shot into the near corner.

With consecutive mistakes at the ICC 2018, Ulreich showed that Manuel Neuer's staggering period last season was just his eagerness. The present is the real face, the weak points are exposed with a weak psychology and low concentration. This makes Kovac a headache. Should Bayern recruit a new goalkeeper for Neuer, when the recurrence of injury is still a constant concern with the Bayern captain.

In addition, the reorganization of the defense is something that Kovac also need to pay more attention. "I am quite happy with Bayern's attacking play but not in defense. We have only solved one problem. The players need to be held tighter before the new season starts, "Kovac admitted.

NUMBERS
6 After 3 games at ICC 2018, Bayern conceded 6 goals. Bayern lost 2 goals per game. At ICC 2018, Bayern are the second most congested team, behind only PSG (8 goals).

Bayern haunted traumas
After Martinez suffered an injury to Juventus 0-2 before, it was Renato Sanches and Juan Bernat injured before the game against City. But unfortunately for the Bavarian team there is no player with serious injuries and will be able to recover for the new season.