The U23's dilemma: Too good for the regional league, but little perspective with the FC Bayern pros

Created: 2022-02-04 12:11 p.m

Taylor Booth (left) will probably leave Bayern Munich in the summer.

Gabriel Vidovic is hoping for his chance under Julian Nagelsmann.

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Three top performers have left FC Bayern II.

Ascension is the goal.

But talented people often lack perspective.

More departures could follow.

Munich – The U23s of FC Bayern still have 14 games to catch leaders SpVgg Bayreuth in the regional league.

The Upper Franconians are at the top, have played one game less and have four more points.

In his statements, the record champion leaves no doubt that the 2nd team wants to fight to the end to return to the 3rd division.

But last week's transfers point in a different direction.

FC Bayern II: Motika, Batista Meier and Arrey-Mbi will be missing in the fightback

With Oliver Batista Meier and Nemanja Motika, the club has the two best goalscorers and scorers in the reserves for Dynamo Dresden in die2.

Bundesliga or to Serbia to Red Star Belgrade.

The two scored 27 goals together, set up 15 more goals for their colleagues and were used in every game.

Bright Arrey-Mbi is no longer on board from the defensive.

The 18-year-old central defender has been loaned to 1. FC Köln* for a year and a half and hopes to make many appearances there in the 1st Bundesliga.

Three pillars that the team will be missing in the race to catch up from the end of February.

Of the offensive trio feared before the winter break, only Gabriel Vidovic is still in the squad.

But he knocks loudly at Julian Nagelsmann.

At the beginning of December, an injury prevented him from playing against Borussia Dortmund.

Nevertheless, the debut is probably only a matter of time.

If the 18-year-old were permanently promoted to the senior squad, it would be a further weakening, because the Croatia U19 international follows with twelve goals and three assists directly behind the departed Batista Meier and Motika in the scorer list.

FC Bayern: Many talents are not moving fast enough and are looking for their chance elsewhere

It is a difficult balancing act that those responsible at FC Bayern have to master.

The leap to the 1st team is still huge.

The club emphasizes that the development of each player is an absolute priority.

With Josip Stanisic (8 appearances), Malik Tillman (4 appearances), Paul Wanner (3 appearances) and Lucas Copado (one appearance), Nagelsmann has already given several talents a chance this season, albeit partly due to the precarious squad situation due to various Corona -Diseases.

Nevertheless, many young players are not moving fast enough and are looking for a new challenge elsewhere.

“Red Star now approached us with an offer for him, which he absolutely wanted to accept for sporting reasons.

Nemanja is moving to a club with a long tradition in European football.

In the press release on his departure, the Serb says that he would keep his fingers crossed for the team's promotion "from afar".

But whether the club can attack again at the top remains questionable after the departures.

FC Bayern: Several young players are apparently preparing to leave for the summer

The eleven of coach Martin Demichelis can at least play freely thanks to the change in personnel. The Argentinian will not be short of staff, as the departures will be compensated for by other highly talented players from the U19s. Copado, Wanner and Co. will try to use the showcase to recommend themselves for higher tasks. If the return to the 3rd division is not successful in the summer, there will be players again who want to start at a different location.

Several talents are already about to drop out at the end of the season.

Taylor Booth is said to be moving to FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivsie*.

His contract expires.

Marcel Wenig is also free in the summer.

According to media reports, Eintracht Frankfurt* and BVB are vying for the 17-year-old.

16-year-old Kenan Yildiz is said to be on Barcelona's radar.

More youngsters could follow if they don't return to the 3rd division.

(Jörg Bullinger)