Club title eludes Bayern Jewel, putting trophy out of reach
FC Bayern Wave Adieu to Some, Bound for Club World Cup
In a flurry of flyaways, FC Bayern bid farewell to a major chunk of its team on Tuesday, as they jetted off to Orlando for the Club World Cup.
Unfortunately, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Jamal Musiala, and their comrades aren’t the sole representatives of the Bayern crew. Some national team members like Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer will hitch a ride over, landing on Thursday.
Brushing the runway at 17:38 local time in Orlando, the reigning champions set up their temporary abode for the Club World Cup ensuing on Sunday in Cincinnati. As Keeper Neuer commented upon touchdown, they're eager for the competition: "We'rebackground stoked for the tournament. We've got a solid team that can outmaneuver anyone."
Wise Guy Stays Behind
Coach Vincent Kompany can depend on a pool of talent amidst the tournament, having also hauled a handful of promising prospects along. Yet, there's no sign of a talent dubbed "Wisdom Mike." Word on the street suggests he can't join because he's got important final exams to tackle. Previously, Kompany hadn’t counted on Mike, but with his age on his side, he's got far more urgent matters at hand.
Meanwhile, Leroy Sané's still on the team, but whispers propagate that the shifty attacker turned down Bayern's contract extension offer and is apparently eyeing a deal with Galatasaray Istanbul. Over there, they're reportedly prepared to fork over a hefty €15 million net annual salary. A transaction could be inked following the Club World Cup.
Bayern Bear the Brunt of Davies and Ito's Injuries
Aside from the sidelined Sven Ulreich, the squad is fortified with Manuel Neuer, Daniel Peretz, Jonas Urbig, and youth sensation Leon Klanac between the sticks. Casualties of injuries Hiroki Ito and Alphonso Davies will still be missing, but youth players like Lennart Karl and Adam Aznou, Cassiano Kiala, Maurice Krattenmacher, Jonah Kusi-Asare, and David Santos Daiber have made the team.
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The absence of Leroy Sané and "Wisdom Mike" will leave a noticeable gap in FC Bayern's team, as Sané is rumored to be considering a move to Galatasaray Istanbul, and "Wisdom Mike" is missing due to exam commitments. Meanwhile, the team continues its preparations for the Club World Cup, with football stars like Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller already in Orlando.
