Bayern Munich resumes practice with Musiala and a lower-tier athlete present.
Gearing Up for Glory: Bayern Munich's Club World Cup Preparations
Bayern Munich, fresh off claiming the German football championship, is getting ready for the Club World Cup with key players like Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano returning from injury. Musiala participated in "large parts" of training on Thursday following a muscle injury, while Upamecano returned after his spell on the sidelines [1].
Despite missing some stars at the initial stages of preparations for the USA tournament scheduled from June 14 to July 13, many of the national players are still representing their teams. For instance, the German national team will play the third-place match in the Nations League on June 11, which might affect their availability [1].
Ready for Action in Cincinnati
Before taking off on June 10, Bayern will complete five training sessions in Munich. New loan acquisitions, Maurice Krattenmacher and Adam Aznou, have resumed training after joining back from SSV Ulm and Real Valladolid [1].
Bayern's Club World Cup journey begins on June 15 against Auckland City in Cincinnati. Upcoming clashes include Boca Juniors (June 21) and Benfica Lisbon (June 24). Besides Bayern, Borussia Dortmund will also represent the Bundesliga [1].
Transfer Tussle Continues for Tah
Bayern has already signed Tom Bischof, recently from TSG Hoffenheim, ahead of the new FIFA transfer window. Negotiations are ongoing for Jonathan Tah's preliminary transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Bayern [1].
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Tah's existing contract with Leverkusen extends until the end of June, but Bayer demands a transfer fee [2].
Interesting Tidbits:
- Bayern is organizing various events for fans, including pub takeovers with Bayern legends in Cincinnati, Charlotte, and Miami [1].
- As of the latest reports, there are no confirmed absences or return dates for national players due to international duty interfering with the Club World Cup. However, it's crucial to keep an eye on the evolving situation as potential overlaps could still impact player availability [2][3].
Top players from Bayern Munich, such as Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano, are preparing for the Club World Cup after recovering from injuries, despite some national players being preoccupied with international duties until June 11. A string of exciting matches awaits Bayern, with the journey commencing against Auckland City in Cincinnati on June 15, followed by encounters with Boca Juniors and Benfica Lisbon. In addition to Bayern, Borussia Dortmund will represent European leagues in the tournament.
