Bayern Munich suffered a narrow 2-1 pre-season friendly loss to Wehen Wiesbaden today, and midfielder Tom Bischof didn’t mince words after the final whistle, stating plainly, “the win was there for the taking.” It’s tough to swallow a loss in a game you felt you controlled, even if it’s just a friendly.
Bayern’s Control, Missing Spark, and Bischof’s Penalty
Bischof was clear about the game’s flow, noting the team “controlled the game for long stretches.” He acknowledged a “lack of movement,” but also put it into perspective, calling it “normal after just one week of training.” You gotta give the guy credit for the honesty! Losing still stings though, and Bischof rightly called it “a pity we ended up losing in the end.” Despite the result, he gave a nod to his teammates, saying “Overall, the boys did a good job.”
Stepping Up When Stars Are Away
With a handful of stars still out on their post World Cup breaks, someone had to step up, and Bischof delivered. He confidently converted Bayern’s only goal from the penalty spot. He’s been working on those, telling us, “Today, it was clear that I was going to take the ball for the penalty. I’ve been practicing penalties a lot recently.” The 21-year-old midfielder felt good about it too, adding, “I felt confident [to take the penalty today], and I’m glad it paid off.” It’s exactly that kind of confidence you love to see in an early-season scenario, even if the result didn’t go their way.
It’s just a friendly, sure, but those moments of stepping up and owning the game are what you build on. Bischof’s penalty shows he’s ready to contribute. They’ve got work to do on that movement he mentioned, but hey, it’s early. There’s plenty to look forward to as the team gets more time together and those big names return to the squad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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