Sammer on Bayern: "They'd die for each other out on the pitch" | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, not only is a strong team continuously developing, but there is also a noticeable sense of unity shaping the overall picture. Matthias Sammer has clear words for this.

The former Munich sports director is impressed by the current performance of the Munich team. In a conversation with Sky, Sammer praises the development under coach Vincent Kompany and especially highlights the team's cohesion.

“How closely have the coach, Max Eberl, Christoph Freund, and the club brought the players to their level, and when you look at them and see this to some extent, all the players have improved. Everyone is physically consistent this year, and therefore mentally consistent, and you have the feeling that one would die for the other on the pitch,” says Sammer.

For the 58-year-old, what Bayern is currently bringing to the field is more than just a series of successes. He speaks of a new dimension in the game that cannot be measured solely by numbers or tables. The current BVB advisor sees a “fantastic” collective in this phase, which finds solutions even under pressure: “That is the answer, to be able to react to anything somewhere and to win at the end of the game, and that is fantastic at the moment.”

Sammer still warns about the spring

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Indeed, Bayern is delivering more than just results this season. Even though the recent 2-2 draw against Union Berlin ended the winning streak, the matchday became a psychological success. Manuel Neuer spoke of a “moral victory,” while Leipzig and Dortmund stumbled – and Bayern, despite the point loss due to Harry Kane's last-minute equalizer, extended their lead.

This scenario is no coincidence but follows a familiar pattern. Whenever the record champion falters, the pursuers show nervousness. The competition once again lacks consistency, while Bayern solidifies its position even with average performances.

However, Sammer emphasizes that the current face of Bayern will only be put to the decisive test next spring: “This is a change whose proof must still be provided next March, next April, next May. Bayern knows that too.”

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