Ep. 90: Changing tactical roles in the Rückrunde




Rekordmeister Podcast show

Summary: Scott and Susie are joined by Mia San Rot's Tobi (<a href="https://twitter.com/redrobbery">@redrobbery</a> on Twitter) to go over all the action since the winter break.<br> <br> Most importantly, Joshua Kimmich has been thrown into a makeshift backline, and has performed admirably. Still, doubt remains if this will work come time for the Juventus tie, as well as against other very good teams.<br> <br> Next, it has been amazing to watch Robert Lewandowski ride his astonishing run of form in the new year, but are Bayern becoming over-reliant on the striker? Is the team having a problem finding other goalscorers or will they in the near-term future? Thomas Müller and Arjen Robben factor heavily into this part of the discussion, because they have seen their roles impacted as well.<br> <br> Bayern's central midfielders have been impacted by the shorthanded backline a lot themselves, which means Xabi Alonso and Thiago have had to be more aggressive in their distributive and defensive responsibilities. Their impact has been felt in 2016, but is it enough moving forward into the Champions League knockout rounds? <br> <br> Lastly, the changing roles of the wingers is analyzed, because we have seen Kingsley Coman get reduced playing time, not to mention Douglas Costa seeing time in a withdrawn, central role of late. Arjen Robben's changing style is also discussed here.<br> <br> As always, listen below or on iTunes or Stitcher. Don't forget to visit our <a href="http://rekordpod.spreadshirt.com/">FanShop</a> as well: <br>