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Augsburg 2-2 Bayern Munich: Takeaways from matchday 5 of the Bundesliga

Takeaways from matchday 5 of the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich had to settle for a point against Augsburg.
ByKiran Thakare
Bayern Munich had a disappointing outing in Augsburg on matchday five of the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich had a disappointing outing in Augsburg on matchday five of the Bundesliga. | KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND/GettyImages
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Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown have seamlessly settled at Bayern

Bayern were very efficient with their transfer business in the summer. They completed all three signings before the start of the pre-season tour of Asia. Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari were signed for a combined €110 million from Eintracht Frankfurt and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Die Roten also made Bara Sapoko Ndiaye’s move permanent after he impressed during his loan spell last season.

Ndiaye is more of a signing for the future. Brown and Saibari were expected to hit the ground running. They have certainly done that with ease.

Saibari excelled for Bayern against Augsburg in the number ten role. The Moroccan was handed a start in the absence of Jamal Musiala. Saibari combined well with the attacking players in the final third. He scored the crucial equaliser to bring Die Roten back in the game. It was not a vintage performance for a number ten, but Saibari still managed to make an impact and score the crucial goal.

Meanwhile, Brown came on in the second half and scored the crucial second goal to help Bayern salvage a point. The German left-back replaced Saibari in the number ten position. Brown has made the most of the opportunities he has had this season.

Considering the impact Saibari and Brown are having on the pitch, Bayern chiefs will be pleased with the way they got them for reasonable fees in the summer.

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