FC Bayern Munich beat SC Paderborn 3-2 on Friday evening. Debutant Alvaro Odriozola remained pale. Three reasons that could explain that.
- FC Bayern Munich * won against SC Paderborn 3-2.
- Alvaro Odriozola played for the first time from the start.
- The Spaniard played unobtrusively and unhappily.
Munich - FC Bayern Munich fought a difficult 3-2 in the Friday game against SC Paderborn (live ticker for reading). While Robert Lewandowski (two goals) or Serge Gnabry (one goal, two assists) are already in Champions League form *, debutant Alvaro Odriozola in particular had some problems until he was replaced. Three reasons why his first start at FCB (tz grade 4) was so slow.
Alvaro Odriozola: 1st system change at Bayern Munich with 1b-Elf
Hansi Flick did not let his top eleven play against Paderborn. Although world champions like Lucas Hernandez (long injury) or Corentin Tolisso (bankrupt) are anything but fruit of the fall, regular players like Thomas Müller were able to take care of themselves for the second round against Chelsea. To this end, the trainer undertook a system change . David Alaba, Joshua Kimmich and Hernandez built in a chain of three. The outer Alphonso Davies and Odriozola pushed up. That was an unfamiliar constellation.
Alvaro Odriozola: 2. Missing game practice
When Odriozola was last in the starting line-up, it was December 11th against Bruges on the sixth matchday of the Champions League when Real was sure to go on. And the Spaniard noticed the lack of game practice . Coordination problems with passports, walking routes and dribbling were clear. The right-back bit first on Gerrit Holtmann, then Christopher Antwi-Adjei. With further assignments, he should also come in a better flow. The only question: When will Flick * bring him back from the beginning? With a triple load, a small rotation is inevitable. But casual appearances are something for youngsters like Joshua Zirkzee and not the aspiration of a Real Madrid player.
Alvaro Odriozola: 3. High expectations
Shining in the right outside position in the Allianz Arena * is never easy. Philipp Lahm and Joshua Kimmich set the bar so high that they could both walk upright beneath it. Other predecessors like Rafinha did a solid job and the fans knew what they were getting. Benjamin Pavard also played the part well in the season. Odriozola rather fell off. His substitution in the 63rd minute was only logical.
It remains to be seen whether the loan player will live up to his laurels - Madrid once paid € 30 million. It is clear that he still has to put the famous shovel on top.
After the game, Manuel Neuer commented on his mistake in the meantime 1-1 and was irritated by the reporter's question. The Bayern fans also showed a clear message about the assassination attempt in Hanau.
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