Overview
- Lothar Matthäus said on Saturday on RTL and Sky that Bayern lack the defensive concentration and finishing they showed last season and that many clear chances are being wasted.
- His remarks follow a mixed run that included a 5:0 win over Bodø and a 3:3 draw in Stavanger and leave Bayern third in the Bundesliga with 11 of 15 possible points.
- Matthäus singled out undisciplined defending and poor positional coverage as recurring problems that cost the team in recent matches.
- He predicted Bayern will regain form in the coming high-profile games against RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid and urged more defensive security from coach Vincent Kompany.
- Observers note the post-World Cup restart often disrupts top teams through fatigue and interrupted preparation, which could explain Bayern’s slow start and shape what to watch for in the next fixtures.