Bayern Munich's Embarrassing Start to the Season Continued as they were Beaten 1-0 away at Augsburg
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Bayern Munich's poor start to the season continued as they were beaten 1-0 away at Augsburg.
Mergim Berisha's second-half goal was the difference between the two sides and it leaves the Bundesliga champions fourth in the table after seven matches.
There were a few silver linings in defeat for Julian Nagelsmann's side - most notably the performance of Alphonso Davies - but there was an overriding sense of disappointment yet again.
It's the fourth time Bayern have dropped points in the league already this season having won just three of their opening seven games.
Winner - Alphonso Davies:
The left-back did his job - and he did it very well. After a mixed year, Davies is once again a constant on the left-hand side of the defense, also because there are virtually no serious alternatives for him.
Solid at the back and much more noticeable going forward with his pace than Mazraoui on the right - yet another winner in a disappointing 0-1 defeat.
Loser - Leon Goretzka:
Marcel Sabitzer has played well recently, Ryan Gravenberch is waiting on the bench for his first real chance: Leon Goretzka's prospects are not looking good after his performance in Augsburg when it comes to his regular place in the midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich.
Goretzka has to improve significantly if he wants to continue to be in the starting XI.
Bayern Munich Ratings: Defense:
Manuel Neuer: Had his hands full against Augsburg early on in the game. Also busy organizing his defense at set pieces. Powerless for the goal he conceded and actually almost equalized late in the game.
Noussair Mazraoui: Did not replicate his performance from the Barca game. Got forward at times but not nearly enough. He did well to stop Ermedin Demirovic breaking the deadlock inside half an hour but was really sloppy in possession.
Dayot Upamecano: Aggressive in duels and often intercepted Augsburg passes. However, he made a big mistake in the first half and never really recovered.
Matthijs De Ligt: Was lucky that Florian Niederlechner didn't punish him for being careless early on. Too far from Berisha for the goal but did have the best passing accuracy of the players to have started for Bayern.
Alphonso Davies: Much more active going forward than his counterpart on the right. He created three chances, more than any of his team-mates. He was also a threat himself and won the ball back on a number of occasions.
Midfield:
Joshua Kimmich: Unusually, made the wrong decision often in the first half nine misplaced passes. Improved after the break but couldn't help to stop the goal.
Leon Goretzka: Won some duels but lacked accuracy in his passing. His positioning was often poor which led to him being bypassed.
Mergim Berisha's second-half goal was the difference between the two sides and it leaves the Bundesliga champions fourth in the table after seven matches.
There were a few silver linings in defeat for Julian Nagelsmann's side - most notably the performance of Alphonso Davies - but there was an overriding sense of disappointment yet again.
It's the fourth time Bayern have dropped points in the league already this season having won just three of their opening seven games.
Winner - Alphonso Davies:
The left-back did his job - and he did it very well. After a mixed year, Davies is once again a constant on the left-hand side of the defense, also because there are virtually no serious alternatives for him.
Solid at the back and much more noticeable going forward with his pace than Mazraoui on the right - yet another winner in a disappointing 0-1 defeat.
Loser - Leon Goretzka:
Marcel Sabitzer has played well recently, Ryan Gravenberch is waiting on the bench for his first real chance: Leon Goretzka's prospects are not looking good after his performance in Augsburg when it comes to his regular place in the midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich.
Goretzka has to improve significantly if he wants to continue to be in the starting XI.
Bayern Munich Ratings: Defense:
Manuel Neuer: Had his hands full against Augsburg early on in the game. Also busy organizing his defense at set pieces. Powerless for the goal he conceded and actually almost equalized late in the game.
Noussair Mazraoui: Did not replicate his performance from the Barca game. Got forward at times but not nearly enough. He did well to stop Ermedin Demirovic breaking the deadlock inside half an hour but was really sloppy in possession.
Dayot Upamecano: Aggressive in duels and often intercepted Augsburg passes. However, he made a big mistake in the first half and never really recovered.
Matthijs De Ligt: Was lucky that Florian Niederlechner didn't punish him for being careless early on. Too far from Berisha for the goal but did have the best passing accuracy of the players to have started for Bayern.
Alphonso Davies: Much more active going forward than his counterpart on the right. He created three chances, more than any of his team-mates. He was also a threat himself and won the ball back on a number of occasions.
Midfield:
Joshua Kimmich: Unusually, made the wrong decision often in the first half nine misplaced passes. Improved after the break but couldn't help to stop the goal.
Leon Goretzka: Won some duels but lacked accuracy in his passing. His positioning was often poor which led to him being bypassed.