Squad too thin? Here’s what Bayern boss Uli Hoeneß says | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, the size of the squad continues to be a topic of discussion. Now, Uli Hoeneß has also spoken out - with a clear message.

Despite the ongoing discussions about the depth of the squad, Uli Hoeneß remains calm. As reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the honorary president said at the DFL gala: "We have three 'new additions' who will strengthen the team from November: Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Itō."

The trio is currently working individually on their return. Musiala suffered an ankle injury in July and is gradually increasing the load. Alphonso Davies tore his cruciate ligament in March during an international match and has since been working on his comeback. The Canadian recently trained again with the ball on the pitch. Hiroki Itō suffered another fracture in the midfoot area in late March in the home game against FC St. Pauli and recently completed his first running units.

Bayern players remain reserved

The discussion about the squad depth was also fueled by Harry Kane. The striker had critically commented on it during the current transfer period - causing a stir both internally and publicly. Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah also spoke out shortly thereafter.

Speaking to Sport1, Kimmich explained: "Others take care of that. That's why I try not to spend too much energy on it, but instead use it to celebrate." Tah also did not want to overemphasize the topic: "We players have to focus on what happens on the pitch. We should not look for excuses. There are other people who take care of that."

17 departures at FC Bayern

Just before the transfer deadline, the record champion strengthened with Nicolas Jackson. The striker came on loan from FC Chelsea. The deal includes a purchase option, which automatically becomes a purchase obligation as soon as Jackson makes a certain number of appearances for FC Bayern. According to media reports, the loan fee is 16.5 million euros, the fixed transfer fee in the event of a permanent commitment is 65 million euros.

Despite the late transfer, the squad remains limited in depth - also because the Munich team let go of significantly more players in the summer than they signed. A total of 17 players left the club, including Coman, Sané, Tel, and Müller. In addition to Jackson, only Luis Díaz, Jonathan Tah, and Tom Bischof were signed. The transfer balance is positive, also due to lower salary costs, but a lot of responsibility now lies on the shoulders of the remaining players - especially as long as Musiala, Davies, and Itō are still missing.

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