Following in Kimmich’s footsteps: Bischof makes his mark at Bayern | OneFootball

In FC Bayern’s clear 4-0 victory over Werder Bremen, one summer newcomer particularly stood out. Tom Bischof was in the Munich starting eleven in the Bundesliga for the first time – and delivered an impressive performance.

The 20-year-old, who joined the record champions on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim this summer, had already recommended himself for a starting spot with strong performances in pre-season. Against Bremen, he was allowed to start for the first time – and he impressively justified the trust of coach Vincent Kompany.

Bischof set up Konrad Laimer’s 4-0 goal, recording his first goal involvement in a Bayern shirt. In addition, he created three chances, blocked two opposition shots, won the ball six times, and won two tackles. His pass completion rate of 91 percent underlines his composure on the ball, while eight passes into the final third highlight his attacking impact.

Bischof also set standards in terms of work rate: covering 13.2 kilometers, he was the player who ran the most on the pitch. Towards the end of the match, he even took over corner kicks from Joshua Kimmich – a clear sign of the trust his teammates have in him.

Bischof as a New Factor in Midfield

After the match, Bischof was humble at the Sky microphone: “The guys give me good feedback, that I’m doing well. They know I can play, and that makes things extremely easy for me. They help me with coaching, and then I just play my game.”

His performances did not go unnoticed by the experienced stars. Captain Manuel Neuer praised the youngster: “He always gives everything in training and is a special player who can be very dangerous in the box. With his debut in the starting eleven today, he has taken a big step – for himself and for the team.”

Joshua Kimmich was also impressed: “He has enormous qualities, especially in the final third. He played very well, especially in the second half and towards the end of the game.”

With his debut, Tom Bischof has put himself in the notebooks of coach Kompany and Bayern fans. His versatility as a midfield all-rounder and his strong physicality despite his young age could soon make him a real alternative in Bayern’s tightly packed midfield.

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