FC Bayern 2: NLZ manager Sauer heats up the competition

The champions of the 3rd division start preparing for the new 2020/21 season on Monday. Without a new trainer and a few top performers, the performance tests start.

• FC Bayern Munich II started preparations for the 20/21 season in the 3rd division  on Monday . 
• At the beginning, some regular players were missing and the position of coach has not yet been filled. 
• In all likelihood, there will be no “ title defense ” mission for the U23 team.
  

Munich - After a relatively long summer break, FC Bayern Munich II resumed training on Monday as third division champions of the 2019/20 season . Six weeks after the triumph, the U23 from Munich started their preparation as  defending champions under unusual conditions.

FC Bayern Munich II: Looking forward to the preparation

Training started again for the reserve from Säbener Straße with 17 players. After the mandatory performance diagnostics, the players started preparing for the 20/21 season. “The vacation after the packed schedule before the summer break was good. Now we're all looking forward to being back on the pitch soon, ”said leading player Nicolas Feldhahn, who has extended the season for another season after the championship.

For the time being without a new head coach

Sebastian Hoeneß naturally played a major role in the success of FC Bayern Munich II last year . After winning the title in the 3rd division , the master maker managed to land an attractive Bundesliga coaching job at TSG Hoffenheim. Since he is no longer working for the record champions, an adequate successor for Hoeneß is now being sought intensively . NLZ manager Jochen Sauer already announced a few days ago that those responsible do not feel any time pressure and would most likely want to rely on an external coach.

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Until then, assistant trainer Dirk Teschke will be in charge of the temporary training and match operations. The 51-year-old is supported by the former Garching player and current U15 coach Maxi Knauer.

Champions League: Several top performers with the pros in Portugal

The professionals traveled to Faro / Portugal with bags and bags on Sunday and ideally want to hold up the pot on August 23 in Lisbon. For this purpose, FC Bayern coach Hansi Flick has nominated a few young players for his Champions League squad: Oliver Batista-Meier, Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, Jamal Musiala and Malik Tillman can dream of appearances in the premier class. 

FC Bayern Munich II: title defense rather unrealistic

After the surprising championship title in league three  , the little Bavarians will have to bake smaller rolls in the coming season. In addition to the departure of successful coach Sebastian Hoeneß to Hoffenheim  , several players have accepted a new challenge elsewhere. No problem for Jochen Sauer. The NLZ manager sees this as an opportunity for other talents to come to the fore: "Although high performers and large parts of the coaching team have left us, this also gives others the chance to take the open places," said the 47-year-old on The edge of the training session at fcbayern.com.

Even if the defending champion continues to have hopeful players in his own ranks, Sauer is putting a brake on expectations: “It's starting from zero again, it will be a difficult season. We are no longer underestimated, so we need the highest possible concentration from day one. The other teams naturally want to chase the master. "

( Filip Vukoja )