Bundesliga: Bayern Munich endure worst season in seven years as injuries, aging squad rob them of typical dominance
FirstpostBayern haven’t been helped by injuries to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, James Rodriguez, Thiago Alcantara and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, among others Bayern Munich are putting together their worst Bundesliga performance in seven years. Bayern haven’t been helped by injuries to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, James Rodriguez, Thiago Alcantara and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, among others. Kingsley Coman, 22, and Serge Gnabry, 23, haven’t looked convincing so far, and Bayern’s unsuccessful attempts to sign 18-year-old English forward Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea reveal a lack of faith in the players the club already has to replace the departing duo known as “Robbery.” Robert Lewandowski has looked a forlorn figure as Bayern misfire. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp, who masterminded Dortmund’s back-to-back title wins at Bayern’s expense in 2011 and 2012, could very well cause even more pain for the Bavarians.