Not Kane or Olise: Matthäus raves about underrated Bayern star | OneFootball

With their 3-1 victory over Chelsea FC, FC Bayern has made a perfect start to the new Champions League season. While Harry Kane and Michael Olise were at the center of the offensive actions, another player came into focus for Lothar Matthäus: Konrad Laimer.

On Sky Austria, Matthäus first praised the entire team: “Bayern is in good form, not only in the Bundesliga, but also internationally. Yes, they are among the favorites. They have a team, they have very good character, the necessary passion in the squad. They can trouble anyone, even though some key players are still missing. That’s why I think Bayern is also a candidate for the trophy. There is unity between the coaching staff, the sporting director, and the team.”

But then the record national player turned his attention to a player who, for him, is a key to the current stability – Konrad Laimer.

“Laimer is one of the most important players”

“When you talk about Laimer, he flies under the radar. Of course, because there’s a Kane, an Olise,” said Matthäus. “Laimer is one of the most important players Bayern has. He also does a lot going forward, sometimes even pressing the goalkeeper. That shows the joy this team has.”

In fact, the Austrian once again showed strong form against Chelsea. Defensively, he won numerous duels, closed down spaces, and was always present as a stabilizer. At the same time, he courageously joined in the attack and harmonized particularly well with Michael Olise on the right side.

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With this versatility, Laimer is currently almost irreplaceable for coach Vincent Kompany – whether in the number six role or as an emergency solution in defense.

While stars like Harry Kane or Michael Olise dominate the headlines, Lothar Matthäus highlights the importance of Konrad Laimer. For the record national player, the Austrian is an underrated but indispensable key performer at FC Bayern.

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