Jamal Musiala continues to prove critics wrong with his stellar performances, showing why he’s a standout despite being overlooked for the Ballon d’Or shortlist. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany anticipated a tough match against St Pauli, acknowledging the challenges the timing of the game posed. Now that the group is about to take a hiatus, their focus will be on keeping players healthy and returning to improve their form for the remainder of the season.
Musiala Is Proving the Ballon d’Or Shortlist Wrong
While the Ballon d’Or is often seen as more of a PR award, it’s undeniable that Bayern Munich players have been repeatedly overlooked. Many deserving players, like Franck Ribéry (2013), Manuel Neuer (2014), and Robert Lewandowski (2020 and 2021), have been denied the recognition they truly earned.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or top 30 shortlist reached a new level of absurdity with Jamal Musiala’s exclusion, despite being a key figure for both Bayern Munich and Germany. While Bayern’s season may not have helped his cause, his position as one of Euro 2024’s top scorers and his crucial role in Bayern’s Champions League semi-final run are achievements that can’t be overlooked.
Artem Dovbyk, Martin Ødegaard, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba all ended the season without a trophy. Yet, despite this, they appear on a list that somehow excludes one of today’s top footballers.
If Musiala needed any more motivation, he’s already shutting down critics with his brilliant performances, putting any ridiculous talks about this season to rest. @iMiaSanMia shared this impressive stat sheet, adding to what promises to be a stellar season for the young talent.
Yes, those stats are accurate. Musiala has already scored 9 goals and provided in just 14 games this season, 3 assists plus one goal and three assists in only two appearances for Germany. It feels like he’s just getting warmed up. If this scorching start leads to a trophy-filled season for Bayern, Musiala will be impossible to ignore.
While the spotlight remains on Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, and Cole Palmer, Jamal Musiala will keep performing under the radar—until he outshines the spotlight itself.
And then, hopefully, his case will become undeniable.
Kompany Expected Bayern Munich vs. St Pauli to Be Tricky
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany wasn’t making excuses following his team’s 1-0 win over St Pauli.
However, the manager did acknowledge that the timing made this match a tough challenge from the start.
“This game came at a tricky moment for us because we had a Champions League game on Wednesday. But we have a very good squad and had to change some players today. We played against a very compact team, with high energy and a very good game management. Even when we scored the first goal, they didn’t panic and stayed patient,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “They put a bit more pressure towards the end of the game. I can value this win a lot. When you look at what Leverkusen did in Bochum and what Dortmund did in Mainz, there are no easy games. And today was a tough game. It’s a very good win for us.”
Bayern Munich is now set to take a break, with a primary focus on maintaining the health and fitness of their players. This downtime will allow the team to recover and ensure that key players stay in top condition for the challenges ahead.
When they return, Bayern will look to regroup and focus on improving their form. The group is committed to recovering more powerfully, working on tactical adjustments and individual performances to gain traction for the rest of the season.
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