If Bayern Munich had a theme for its summer transfers, it might have been physical resilience per Kicker journalist Frank Linkesch (via @iMiaSanMia):
Considering the size of the squad, one of the criteria Bayern focused on in their summer transfers is the resilience and resistance to injuries. Luis Díaz and Nicolas Jackson were also signed according to these criteria. Their stamina and sprinting capacities are considered very good. Both can play every 3 days and cope with the tight schedule.
The plan makes sense, especially with a roster that is not exactly overflowing with bodies. While Jackson probably will not those 40 starts he needs to trigger the obligation to buy clause in his contract, he could get 40 appearances if he can bounce back quickly.
Bayern Munich is back in Bundesliga action after an international break and just before the Champions League kicks off.
Could Bayern Munich get caught looking ahead? Maybe, but Vincent Kompany will surely have his boys focused on the task at hand — facing Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena. Let’s get into it all — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: