Bayern Munich: Three observations since resumption of football
Minute changes in the formation for Bayern Munich
Die Roten is still playing the usual 4-2-3-1 formation under Flick. However, there have been few changes in the shape of the team while defending a result. This change is formation largely depends on the positioning of two full-backs.
Davies is a much more aggressive full-back than Benjamin Pavard. The former is better at beating defenders in the final third with his dribbles and trickery. In the game against Dortmund, Die Roten often switched to a three-man defense in the second half. Pavard tucked in central defense while Davies operated as a wing-back. Ivan Perisic and Kingsley Coman provided width on the right flank.
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This minute change in shape allowed Die Roten to be better equipped while dealing with waves of counter-attacks. Moreover, the robust midfield of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich provides more protection to the defense. This pragmatic approach will help Die Roten in crunch European games.
Flick has also altered his team’s playing style based on the personnel available to him. In the first game, Bayern overloaded the central area as Thomas Muller also came inside from the right flank. After Thiago’s injury, Die Roten stretched the defense through wingers on both sides, while Thomas Muller created havoc from the central position. The tactical flexibility from Flick will help the team to be unpredictable against top oppositions.