Suddenly a left-back? How Bischof feels about his new Bayern role | OneFootball

Tom Bischof originally joined FC Bayern as a central midfielder – now Vincent Kompany regularly plays him at left back. After the clear victory against Leverkusen, the 20-year-old spoke in detail about his new role.

In the 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen, Bischof was once again in the starting lineup as a left back – a decision that proved to be spot on. The 20-year-old not only played a solid defensive game but also set up the crucial 1-0 goal by Serge Gnabry with a precise through ball.

After the final whistle, he openly discussed his position change under coach Kompany. “The coach wants to give me playing time this way. I’m embracing it and I’m happy about it because the position is interpreted more offensively with us,” he explained.

Bischof further added: “I think I will also play as a number six again. That is, I believe, still the coach’s plan. But I am satisfied as a left back. I can also push forward and take shots on goal, I’m always involved in the attacks. It’s a lot of fun for me to play there.”

Bischof commented on his favorite position

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The victory over the Werkself was already the 15th consecutive competitive win. Just three days after the cup victory in Cologne, the German record champion once again showed strong form. Leverkusen’s impressive series of 37 unbeaten Bundesliga away games also came to an end at the Allianz Arena – with Bischof as one of the standout figures on the pitch.

Bischof has already proven multiple times that he is versatile. Even though he feels comfortable on the left side of defense, his preferred zone remains central midfield. “I am flexible, I feel comfortable in central midfield, whether as a number six or in a double eight. What’s important is that I can always make an impact,” he said back in October in the club magazine 51.

With good technique, game intelligence, and a strong left foot, he brings important qualities that make him valuable for Kompany’s system – regardless of the position. At the same time, Bischof is working specifically on his physical presence: “On my speed, on the first few meters. I also want to improve physically.”

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