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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel explained that Matthijs de Ligt was benched due to strong competition for places and a decision to not risk his back injury, emphasizing that there are no set rankings for players. Fans are left to ponder whether the situation runs deeper than the explanation provided, with the hope of finding answers in the upcoming match against Lazio.
Bayern Munich suffered a complete and utter collapse against RB Leipzig, with no player deserving the Meister of the Match award. Konrad Laimer was the standout player for Leipzig, while Matthijs de Ligt was the only bright spot for Bayern's defense. Joshua Kimmich, though a brilliant player, needs to adopt a specific role and be complemented with a co-midfielder who is up to Bayern's level. Serge Gnabry's attacking efforts were barely enough, and the team is in a horrible decline.
Bayern Munich secured a 1-0 win against SC Freiburg thanks to Matthijs de Ligt's goal, but struggled to break through the opposition's defense and missed several chances. The lack of a proper striker was evident, highlighting the need for reinforcements in the summer transfer window. Thomas Tuchel's halftime talk seemed to improve the team's performance, but there are still concerns ahead of the Champions League game against Manchester City. The article also praises the performance of defenders Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs de Ligt, who scored the winning goal.