Bischof Shines on First Bundesliga Start in Bayern's 4-0 Win Over Werder
His comeback performance after appendicitis underscored Bayern's midfield depth during Kimmich's short-term absence.
Overview
- Bayern defeated Werder Bremen 4-0 at the Allianz Arena on Friday to extend a perfect start to the season.
- Joshua Kimmich was left out of the starting lineup due to reported illness, according to Tz journalist Philipp Kessler.
- Tom Bischof, 20, started alongside Leon Goretzka and assisted Konrad Laimer’s 87th‑minute strike for the fourth goal.
- Returning from August appendicitis, Bischof completed 77 passes at 92% accuracy with eight into the final third, plus seven recoveries and two interceptions, per OneFootball.
- Bischof’s display deepened the competition for central roles, with Aleksandar Pavlović unused and Vincent Kompany’s options in midfield expanding.