"I don't think things have changed that much. We've obviously had games - last season and this season - which we can learn from and help us get better. We're still capable of improving, and when you work together for longer, you obviously get better at certain routines. You have a better understanding of what the person next to you is doing. I think that's worked really well in many games,"
"Rather than pointing to sweeping tactical changes or philosophical shifts, Laimer frames Bayern Munich's progress as the natural result of continuity and repetition. That perspective aligns closely with what has been visible on the pitch. Bayern Munich does not look like a reinvented side; they look like a team that has grown more comfortable in its own skin. Personnel changes, shifting roles, and a lack of cohesion in key phases made it difficult to control matches reliably during the 2024/25 season."
"This season, those same situations are being handled with greater calm. Pressing triggers are clearer. Defensive rotations are sharper. Midfield partnerships, in particular, look more connected - a reflection of the "understanding" Laimer references."
Bayern Munich has shown clearer stability and coherence compared with the previous season, with improved handling of key phases and fewer chaotic moments. Continuity and repeated practice of routines have enhanced player understanding and on-field relationships, especially in midfield partnerships. Tactical triggers for pressing and defensive rotations have become sharper, enabling calmer match control. Progress remains incomplete, with occasional lapses and vulnerabilities still appearing, but such moments are becoming exceptions rather than patterns. The team appears more comfortable in its playing identity while retaining capacity for further improvement.
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