Talking Tactics: Bayern Munich look to seal domestic double

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Bayern Munich players celebrating against Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by MATTHIAS HANGST/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

What can we expect from Bayern Munich in DFB Pokal?

After a failed attempt in a 3-4-3 setup in their previous clash against Bayern Munich, Leverkusen will likely restore to a 4-2-3-1 formation. There should be little doubt over Hansi Flick’s starting eleven. With Thiago Alcantara still a doubt, Leon Goretzka shall be paired up with Joshua Kimmich in the heart of the midfield.

Hansi Flick must maintain an appropriate balance between pressing deep in the attacking third and the mid-thirds. Pressing intensity, nonetheless, should not be sacrificed to shut Leverkusen’s passing gamut.

he selection of Dragovic ahead of Lars Bender can be exploited effectively by Bayern. The Austrian right-back has been the weak link in Bosz’s defensive system. Dragovic tends to press in a higher zone, unaware of his opponent’s movement behind him. Remember how Kinglsey Coman opened the scoring against Leverkusen in matchday 30 of the Bundesliga?

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After missing his chance to seal a Champions League spot, Bosz is expected to out with all guns blazing. On the other hand, Flick has a golden chance to equal his predecessor’s achievement of securing a domestic double. The German manager has been tactically astute in domestic competitions this year, so he will be eager to keep it that way against Leverkusen on Saturday.

Expected FT Score:

Bayer Leverkusen 1 – Bayern Munich 3