Jamal Musiala has consistently shown major improvements in his game, mentality, and maturity both on and off the pitch. It is one of the qualities Bayern Munich sees in the young star, and it stems from Musiala being able to identify his own goals.
The German superstar has set clear goals for himself this season, showing his dedication to growth.
“I always want to be better than in the previous season,” Musiala said in an interview earlier this month for WELT AM SONNTAG (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “There is still room for improvement. That’s crucial in football.”
Musiala aims to get into better scoring positions, something that “worked well at the Euros.” Reflecting on a recent Bayern match, he notes how pleased he was to score an “easy goal” against Wolfsburg by being “in exactly the right position to score.”
Musiala also discussed how his role at Bayern has evolved in the interview. While he once said, “No dribbling in your own half,” he explains that this “doesn’t always apply” anymore, particularly now that he’s often positioned deeper in build-up play. “You can and must dribble to start attacks and draw an opponent out,” he explains, highlighting his ability to read the game and adapt to various tactical situations. “I do what the situation requires.”
Interestingly, Vincent Kompany’s tactics at Burnley also featured players being deployed in unconventional roles, with midfielders dropping deeper or pushing higher up the field, just like Musiala’s evolving role at Bayern. Kompany’s approach mirrors Musiala’s focus on quick decision-making and positioning.
Why is Bayern Munich doing so much better under Vincent Kompany compared to Thomas Tuchel? What’s changed, and what does it say about the Tuchel era? And what should we expect for the upcoming game against Bayer Leverkusen? We discuss all that and more in our newest podcast episode! Listen to it below or on Spotify.
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