Bayern Munich’s last game before the international break saw the Rekordmeister pick up a solid 4-0 victory over Union Berlin, with goals from Michael Olise, Harry Kane, and a brace from Serge Gnabry. Here are some observations from the game.
Bayern knew exactly how to counter the low block
A constant criticism across almost all Bayern teams this decade has been about their inability to effectively play against low blocks. An overreliance on slow build-up play and tenuous attempts at penetrating the box filled with opposition players has often been what saw Bayern teams falter against set-ups designed specifically to prevent it. The solution, instead, as Bayern showed vs. Union Berlin, is far simpler: a direct approach, focused…