Bayern Munich: Is 3-4-3 a viable option for Hansi Flick this season?

Is there a strong case for Bayern Munich to play 3-4-3 consistently?

It has been a strange couple of weeks for Bayern Munich since the last international break. The German Champions have sealed a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League and remain top of the Bundesliga, but the vulnerabilities of Hansi Flick’s system have been exposed in the last few games.

Die Roten doesn’t look resolute at the back as the opposition is looking to get behind their high line of defense. They are conceding more goals on the break. RB Leipzig exposed their defensive frailties on Saturday, getting past the defense with ease on three occasions.

In the same week, Bayern travelled to Madrid to face Diego Simeone’s men in the Champions League. Since the top position in the group was already sealed, Flick decided to heavily rotate the team by leaving some key players in Munich. The German manager also deployed a system with three central defenders and two wing-backs.

Die Roten conceded the goal after players didn’t mark Joao Felix at the near post. However, they did look better equipped to contain Atletico Madrid’s counterattacks. Let us look at options and the possibility of executing this formation with all first-team players.