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Bayern’s squad is still not complete. In defense, Thomas Tuchel faces a puzzle. Reason is the future of Benjamin Pavard.
Munich – Test games in preparation are known to be treated with caution. Of course, that also applies to FC Bayern.
However, initial tendencies can be discerned. On the one hand, it is a first indicator of the form of the stars – on the other hand, there is the exciting question of starting places in the top eleven. In this respect, Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern line-up in the last test against Kawasaki Frontale (1-0) can at least be interpreted as a small sign.
Date of birth:28. March 1996 (27 years) Club: FC Bayern Munich (contract until 2024) Position: right-back Market value: 40 million euros
Benjamin Pavard at FC Bayern: the future is still unclear
In defence, a fluid back four started with Alphonso Davies on the left, Noussair Mazraoui on the right and Minjae Kim and Benjamin Pavard in the centre. Davies acted much more offensively on the left than against Mazraoui, who acted as a right central defender during the build-up.
For Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano only the bench was left. A nod to Tuchel’s fence post? Because Pavard is actually considered a prank candidate on Säbener Straße. He has already informed the bosses of his desire to change, so he does not want to extend his contract, which expires in 2024.
Thomas Tuchel faces a Pavard dilemma at Bayern Munich. © IMAGO / AFLOSPORT
Thomas Tuchel faces a Pavard dilemma at Bayern
Problem: No club has approached the record champions yet. FC Bayern faces a Pavard dilemma!
Striking: The 27-year-old has been convincing in the preparations so far and already looked well-trained and fit at the training camp at Tegernsee. Tuchel is also a big fan of the Frenchman, who was the most stable Bayern star alongside de Ligt in the second half of the season.
This positive trend is currently continuing. Tuchel still sees Pavard in his desired position in central defense – as long as he is still there. His unclear future is having a negative impact on Upamecano, who has currently dropped to fourth in the central defender hierarchy.
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Does Pavard extend at Bayern? This would affect Upamecano
Not a nice situation for the 24-year-old, who came to Munich from RB Leipzig two years ago for 42.5 million – but has still not made the breakthrough.
Bayern now faces a million problem! The record champions spent almost 200 million on de Ligt, Kim, Pavard and Upamecano, but only two expensive stars can play. Before the Asia trip, de Ligt and Kim actually seemed set. How does Tuchel solve his defense puzzle?
It is possible that Pavard will even turn around. If there is no sign of a change, an extension in Munich would be possible, like that kicker supposed. The fact is: Bayern will not let Pavard go free of charge next summer.
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Possible option: Pavard is still extending this summer, but has an exit clause written into the contract that will enable him to leave the club for a fair fee next summer. Then Bayern would have to do without a few million this summer that might be needed for Harry Kane. However, Tuchel would have an enormous quality in the defense center.
Which is why Upamecano could suddenly move back into the shop window. Especially when Kyle Walker’s transfer goes through… (smk)
2023-08-01 03:26:00
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