Curious twist: tablet leak reveals Bayern’s secret tactics | OneFootball

FC Bayern is replacing paper with tablets. During the 4:0 victory against Werder Bremen, it was noticeable how assistant coach Aaron Danks set new standards in match preparation.

In the 61st minute, Joshua Kimmich was preparing for his substitution. Next to him: Raphael Guerreiro, who was supposed to enter the game at the same time. But before the two veterans stepped onto the field, they received a mini-coaching of a special kind.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks pulled out a tablet - and presented Kimmich and Guerreiro with a series of slides focusing exclusively on the opponent's set-piece situations. The BILD was able to capture the scene and take a snapshot of the tactical instructions.

Under the heading "Defending Free Kicks", the players were quickly briefed on how they should position themselves for free kicks or corner kicks from Werder.

Instead of handwritten notes as in the past, the instructions were presented in a modern visualization: wall positions, running paths, and the zones that needed to be defended. Particularly important: the "Target Zones" - those areas in the penalty area where Bremen prefers to hit their corners.

Focus on set-pieces – with success

This digital tactical aid shows how heavily FC Bayern now relies on high-tech to respond flexibly during the game. The idea: players who are new to the game should immediately have a clear picture of how to behave in critical situations.

And indeed: The measures worked. Bremen was unable to create any really dangerous situations from set-pieces. A clear indication that the effort was worth it.

The use of tablets is just another step in the development of the German record champions, integrating modern technology firmly into the game routine. Already in the preparation, coach Vincent Kompany relies on detailed video analyses, showing the players individually tailored scenes. Now also in the middle of the match - with immediate effect.

Kompany relies on modernization

The fact that Bayern leaves nothing to chance in detail fits the image of the new coach. Kompany is known as a meticulous tactician who deals intensively with set-piece situations. The use of tablets on the sidelines is an expression of his philosophy: maximum clarity for the players, even in hectic game situations.

The fact that Bremen was unable to play out any dangerous set-pieces on Friday is likely to be the perfect confirmation for Kompany and his team. Instead of improvisation, digital precision now counts at FC Bayern.

The record champions once again demonstrate that they are not only on the field, but also tactically and technologically up to date.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.