Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer – Keep
Neuer still has a case for being the best goalkeeper
in the world, and as long as he is, he will not be replaced in Bayern. However,
there has already been some thought in finding a young prodigy to develop until
the time is right.
Sven Ulreich – Keep
Ulreich has filled his backup duties well so
far in Bayern. With Neuer being oft injured this campaign, Ulreich has stepped
up and played like a top goalkeeper. However, he will not be securing a
starting job at another world class club because of his sometimes
head-scratching mistakes.
Christian Fruchtl – Keep
Fruchtl is a young goalie who could be
groomed to become Bayern’s next starter if Neuer holds down his position for
the next 5 years.
Full Backs
Joshua Kimmich – Keep
Kimmich is the best right back in the
world, and he led the Bundesliga in assists this past season. Kimmich will be
counted on to be a leader for many more years to come.
David Alaba – Keep
Alaba is regarded as one of the world’s
best left backs, and he will continue to start at the left back role even after
an inconsistent season at Bayern and the arrival of Lucas Hernandez.
Rafinha – Release
Rafinha enjoyed a fine career at Bayern,
but he is no longer world class material. Bayern decided to let his contract
run out, and he will be joining another team this summer where he will most
likely get more minutes on the pitch.
Center Backs
Niklas Sule – Keep
Current manager Niko Kovac has praised
Niklas Sule as his number 1 center back, and despite the arrivals of Lucas Hernandez
and Benjamin Pavard, Sule will be counted on to start and perform for Bayern.
Mats Hummels – Keep
Hummels is a German staple in Bayern’s
defense. Hummels is a sound player with good tactics, but he can make sloppy
mistakes in the back. While his play was far from great, he improved over the
course of the season.
Jerome Boateng – Sell
Boateng used to be considered one of the
world’s best center backs before a disastrous World Cup and past campaign for
Bayern. He has become lazy and sloppy when making tackles and has proven to be
a liability for the Bundesliga champions.
Central Midfield
Thiago – Keep
Thiago is the midfield general at Bayern;
he is a lock to start almost every game, and he ensures that Bayern keeps
possession and stay in control of the game. He was easily one of the best
players in the Bundesliga this season, and his consistent performances are what
managers rely on.
Corentin Tolisso – Keep
Tolisso showed signs of immense potential
last season before being kept on the bench because of injuries. Tolisso could
be the next Thiago for Bayern, and his skill could eventually lead to a consistent
starting role with the Bavarian giants.
Renato Sanches – Keep
Sanches does not get much playing under
Niko Kovac, and he could ask for a transfer or a loan soon. Sanches is a very
aggressive player who sprinkles in phenomenal plays with technical mistakes. However,
he is still young, and Bayern should keep him at least for the time being.
Wingers + Attacking midfielders
Arjen Robben – Release
Robben decided it was time for him to go,
which signals an end of an era in Bayern.
Franck Ribery – Release
Ribery also decided to leave the club in
the summer, which means neither piece of the Robbery duo will be intact after Bayern’s
DFB Pokal Final against RB Leipzig.
Kingsley Coman – Keep
Coman was one of Bayern’s best players
this year despite missing time with injuries. Coman has made sure that he has a
starting spot in Bayern’s squad next year with his fantastic performances.
James Rodriguez – Keep
While it seems very likely that James will
be leaving for Real Madrid after his loan deal expires, it would be best for the
German club to keep him. Keeping James in the rotation with the young Leon
Goretzka and the proven, consistent Thomas Muller would give whoever manages Bayern
next year an option at the attacking midfield spot.
Serge Gnabry – Keep
Gnabry played very well on the opposite
wing of Coman this past season and has become one of Germany’s most talked
about young stars. His ability to score goals is unrivaled by any other winger
in the Bundesliga besides the likes of Marco Reus and Arjen Robben.
Leon Goretzka – Keep
Goretzka plays very well at the attacking
midfield position, as his positioning is nearly flawless. He always finds
himself in the right spot and reminds a little bit of a younger Thomas Muller.
Alphonso Davies - Keep
If Kovac stays on as Bayern manager, staying at Bayern will be the best thing for his career. Under Kovac, Davies saw time that he might not have received under a different manager. If he continues to get opportunities with the first team, his career should take off at Bayern.
Thomas Muller – Keep
While Muller is no longer the goal scoring
threat he used to be, he still makes the right plays and finds openings for
himself and his teammates.
Strikers
Robert Lewandowski – Keep
While Bayern needs to invest in a backup for
the aging striker from Poland, Lewandowski is widely regarded as the world’s
best striker, and Bayern will do everything they can to keep him wearing the
red and blue.
Players Incoming:
Lucas Hernandez LB/CB
Benjamin Pavard CB/RB
Likely Signings:
Callum Hudsoin-Odoi RW/LW
Leroy Sane LW
Timo Werner ST
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