The clock has started on the two-season window at Bayern Munich.
As the roster currently stands, the Bavarians are set up to make a strong run at winning a treble this season and next season. The talent and depth far exceeds even last season and — right now — the team appears to be one of the best in the world.
From there, the future is a tad cloudy, but that’s is a discussion for another time. So, what needs to happen for Bayern Munich to fulfill its potential over the next two seasons. Let’s explore:
Finalize the contract situations of Harry Kane and Michael Olise
There is no doubt about it at this point — Bayern Munich has no intention of selling Harry Kane, nor Michael Olise.
So…what’s next? The Bavarians need to get both men extensions and hopefully soon. Let’s not let any potential distractions linger into the heart of the season. Both will be expensive and both will thrust the two players to thew very top of the club’s pay scale when factoring in the salary + bonus structure.
Without Kane or Olise, this team likely cannot get over the hump.
Find out what Musiala and Davies are now and what they can be moving forward
Injuries (and the handling of those injuries) have hampered both Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies. If neither player appears capable of reaching their previous level of play by February, it might be time to explore what each can bring back on the open market.
That might seems like a lot that needs to happen, but such is life in big time football these days.
The best case scenario is that both players are healthy, show they can get back to their respective previous levels of play, and Bayern Munich is set up at those positions for years to come. As it stands, that outcome is at least somewhat in doubt.
Maybe more than any other two players this season, 2026/27 feels very much like a “prove it” scenario for the two young stars. With Bayern Munich already having brought in a contingency plan for each position, it seems like the club is at least a little unsure about what the future holds for two guys, who seemed like foundational pieces for Bayern Munich’s future just 18 months ago.
Embrace Rotation
This team is so deep and so talented that there is no reason to wear anyone down. Sure, all of these players always want to be on the field, but with this kind of greatness within reach, it will be Kompany’s job to make sure that the team stays together through some internal difficulties that could develop with a more liberal approach to rotating the squad.
This includes the goalkeeper position. Speaking of which…
Give Urbig more starts
The minute that Manuel Neuer decided to come back for another season, it was assumed that he might give up some game time.
That might not be the case, though, and Kompany — again — will be tasked with making some tough decisions. Urbig is the club’s future and while Neuer undoubtedly has some good games still left in the holster, it would make sense to reduce his workload in hopes of seeing those top-tier efforts more consistently. It does not need to be a 50/50 split (though that would be awesome), but it cannot be 80/20 (or worse).
Like Joshua Kimmich, Neuer is almost being vilified these days and that seems like things might be going too far with fans. However, he will have to cede some time. If he does not or will not, Kompany’s handling of the situation could be one of the most important aspects of the 2026/27.
Song of the Week: “There She Goes” by The La’s
I’ve been on a big 90s kick again, so having traveled down that rabbit hole, I came across quite a few songs that I have not heard in years.
The advent of 90s alt rock and its varied sound left many different styles of bands fitting into the window of alt rock. I always liked this one below from The La’s.
Originally released in 1988, it was re-released in 1990 and became the band’s only massive hit. While one-hit wonders are ridiculed at times, there is a certain coolness to being able to create something wildly popular and having that one moment. Enjoy:
Entertainment Rundown
House of the Dragon — Season 3, Episode 6
Another week, another solid episode. Let’s dive in:
- The episode started with the end of Ser Criston Cole. It was coming and he knew it. The cool thing was that we got to see Cole in battle where he absolutely wrecked shop. Having already comes to terms with his fate weeks ago, Cole never got to go down with his sword in his hand — even though he wanted to fight 1 v 2 for the honor of his men. While it stayed true to the book in some respects, it was tough to see Cole taken down by arrows from a distance. Fabian Frankel did a tremendous job in the role and Cole was one of the top characters in the show. His presence will be missed as this show rounds into its home stretch.
- Admittedly, the whole ambush sequence felt rushed and did not give Cole the justice that the character deserved in terms of seeing his warrior skills. While it was great to see the brief action, his decision to push forward into the trap sort of betrayed his clear military skill.
- Aside of Cole, there were other important developments that kept the story progressing. The hostilities — and subsequent cat and mouse game — between Queen Rhaenyra and Ormund Hightower reached a new level.
- Ormund and his antics are still one of the great developments of this season.
- Rhaenyra’s decision to send assassins dressed in Baratheon gear was bold but seeing it sniffed out (no pun intended) and felled by Gwayne was awesome.
- It is always great to see Daemon Targaryen show some of his badassery. Daemon remains the wild card of the show and is easily the most complex character.
- Aemond seems like he is heading down a mystic road and could be poised to make a grand re-entry into this war. While his role for this particular season has been reduced, he seems to be at least somewhat affected by the renowned Targaryen insanity.
- Queen Rhaenyra sending Alicent to lure out Aemond is a move that could backfire.
- Jon Roxton ambushing Corlys Velaryon as the episode’s final scene certainly sets the table for a wild end to this season.
- Overall, it was a very solid episode. I do not expect greatness from this show at all and — because of that — I am no longer disappointed. I have been freed from the burden of expectation and because of that, I actually just enjoy the show more. During the first two seasons, I was yearning to see something mind blowing or great. That didn’t happen, but since I readjusted my expectations, I have really grown to like this season (flaws aside).
Rating: 7.50/10.00
Prediction Records
- Total: 122-59
- Perfect Picks: 22
- Bundesliga Last Matchday: 0-0
- Bundesliga Overall: 0-0
- DFB-Pokal: 0-0
- World Cup: 71-28
- International Friendlies: 50-30
- Champions League: 0-0
- Club Friendlies: 1-1
- Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: 0-0
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