Germany, Bayern: the return to the forefront of Jamal Musiala

What if Bayern Munich were finally cured of their ills? In a crisis of results since the start of the calendar year and left behind by Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, the Bavarian club is finding color again. Qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after crushing Lazio of Rome on home soil, the reigning German champion has got back in the direction of progress in the championship. In demonstration against Mainz last weekend, Thomas Tuchel’s men had fun on the pitch in Darmstadt. Surprised by their opponent following Tim Skarke’s opener, Bayern Munich was quick to react. Led by Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane, Bayern Munich made short work of the promoted team by winning by a score of 5 goals to 2.

If the English striker set a new record for the most goals in a first Bundesliga campaign since Uwe Seeler during the 1963-1964 edition, his teammate on the front of the Bavarian attack also offered a recital. From start to finish, Jamal Musiala was a real headache for opposing defenders. Aligned on the left wing, the international constantly made the difference and his play between the lines exhausted the promoted player who never managed to find the necessary resources to counter him. Essential in the construction of the game, Jamal Musiala was in all the good moves offensively. On the legs, the native of Stuttgart first allowed his team to get back into the game by taking advantage of excellent work from Aleksandar Pavlovic and a throw-in from Harry Kane to mystify Marcel Schuen (36th).

Jamal Musiala in full swing, Bayern Munich and Germany are rubbing their hands!

Still as intractable after returning from the locker room, the 21-year-old scored a phenomenal goal around the hour mark. With his swaying dribbles, Bayern Munich’s number 42 outplayed 3 opposing players before cutting into the axis and open his foot to put the Lilies goalkeeper out of harm’s way (64th). Decisive passer on Serge Gnabry’s goal, who came on at the end of the game, Jamal Musiala punctuated his afternoon with a sumptuous double. The main architect of the great success of the Bavarians, he found the net five times while distilling four offerings in his last five appearances. Impressive statistics which are a sign of a Bayern Munich which is doing much better. At the end of a catastrophic month of January, Thomas Tuchel’s men now remain in five games in a row without defeat (4 wins, 1 draw) and are temporarily back to seven lengths behind the leader of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen.

“Jamal has made the difference in recent weeks. His potential is obvious, but his effectiveness has not always lived up to our expectations this season. Today, he feels fit and comfortable in his position. He has reached a very good level and we can count on him. His decision making is currently very good. We hope he can maintain this level and we will continue to push him.”, underlined Thomas Tuchel after the match, amply satisfied with the state of form displayed by his prodigy. In full swing, it is with high morale that Jamal Musiala will return to the German team, which is preparing to play its last games before Euro 2024 which will take place on its home soil on June 14 to July 14. In a friendly, the Mannschaft will face the French team on March 23 at Groupama Stadium before facing the Netherlands three days later at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. Didier Deschamps’ Blues have been warned!