Talking Tactics: FC Cologne vs FC Bayern Munich

Talking Tactics: FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Kingsley Ehizibue of 1. FC Koeln and Ivan Perisic of FC Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and 1. FC Koeln at Allianz Arena on September 21, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

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Bayern Munich should be wary of Cologne’s ability to hunt them against their high line when they meet at RheinEnergy Stadion on Sunday.

The Bavarians dropped two points in the previous game week. The Red Bulls showed why they are a genuine contender for the Meisterschale this season. Bayern, however, held their position on the top of the table. The Bayern fans can thank Bayer Leverkusen for sustaining their position as the league leaders. Borussia Dortmund were the victim of a seven-goal thriller at the Bay Arena.

On the other hand, FC Cologne gained a fortnight’s rest. Storm Ciara has pushed their fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach in the second week of March. They will now host Bayern Munich at RheinEnergy Stadion on Sunday. Markus Gisdol’s side will hope to continue with their current home form in matchday 22.

While Hansi Flick prepares for another tricky test, the Hinrunde fixture was a cakewalk for Niko Kovac. Bayern routed Cologne by four goals to nil at the Allianz Arena. Here are the key tactical highlights of matchday five and the strategy deployed by Markus Gisdol at FC Cologne.