Anyone can see how important Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are to Bayern Munich on the pitch, but Bild explained how vital the line is with some numbers:
With Kimmich-Goretzka-Müller in the starting lineup, Bayern have won seven wins and just one loss to Gladbach (2.63 points per game) this season. Without Kimmich or Goretzka, Bayern have averaged just 2.0 points in the league this season, without Müller even just 1.3 points per game.
Kimmich (two goals, ten assists in the league) is Bayern’s playmaker. On average, he is on the ball 100 times per 90 minutes – a team record. He is also the strongest runner (around 12.5 kilometers per game).
Goretzka (two goals, six assists) has won 57% of his duels this Bundesliga season – a personal best. In addition, it sets the pace: top speed 34.3 km / h.
Pushed by Müller (ten goals, eleven assists) makes Bayern unpredictable with their unconventional style of play. He recognizes parts and paths like no other and can be found everywhere in the square. So far, he has played the most duels at Bayern (506).
And the three triple winners play together to the rhythm of the victory.
Of course, Müller, Kimmich and Goretzka almost always pass the eye test, but seeing some numbers on the trio’s effectiveness on the pitch is truly impressive.
It was quite a weekend for Niklas Süle, Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka:
Timo Werner probably spoke more during his time at Chelsea than during his entire tenure at RB Leipzig. Werner’s latest statements were about how he had handled his now notorious crisis, while still feeling guilty about being sacked from Frank Lampard:
“The moment I didn’t score was the worst of my career because I’ve never missed so many chances. I’ve never been goalless for this long, so I’m glad it ended two games ago. It was a difficult time without this feeling (to score, editor’s note), ”said the 24-year-old in an interview with Sky Sports.
Werner “felt a little guilty” because he had left so many scoring opportunities in the last few months – and therefore possibly helped in the dismissal of coach Frank Lampard. “If I had scored four or five more goals, the former coach might still be around because we might have won two or three more games.”
From Werner’s perspective, new Chelsea coach Tuchel, who took over from Lampard at the end of January, is a big factor in his recent rise in form. “He gave me confidence to be Timo of the Bundesliga and to score goals again,” Werner said ahead of the league’s duel with Manchester United on Sunday.
So these rumors linking Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus to Liverpool are heating up even more now:
As Georginio Wijnaldum is increasingly likely to be on the verge of exiting, once the current season is over, Liverpool plan to pick up German international midfielder Florian Neuhaus (who turns 24 on March 16) . Borussia Mönchengladbach’s power station is followed by all kinds of other A-listers.
Germany international Robin Gosens is reportedly a transfer target for Manchester City:
According to the latest rumors from TMW, German international left winger / wide midfielder Robin Gosens (26), on his exceptional performance, has been targeted by Manchester City. Current Premier League leaders are planning a move to Atalanta powerhouse, followed by Inter Milan and Juventus as well, and worth around € 30million.
With the news that Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with Bayern Munich, some clubs who want him might be uncomfortable. Liverpool are said to be one of those clubs, but that can probably allay concerns as it seems highly unlikely that the Bavarians are in serious pursuit of Koulibaly:
Koulibaly continues to thrive for Napoli, but it is believed that Bayern will try to lure him to the Allianz Arena this summer. The Bundesliga giants have reportedly made an offer for the center-back, although their valuation of € 45m is considered too low by Napoli. Koulibaly has arguably been one of the world’s main center-backs in recent years, proving to be a hugely influential player for the Serie A club.
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