"In days gone by, we would compile a Bundesliga team of the Hinrunde (the first half of the season) at this time of the year, but considering there are still two rounds to go in the campaign's first half, we'll have to go with the more cumbersome August-December XI. These are personal choices based on form and a 4-2-3-1 formation."
"Although not signed as a right back and still well capable of filling multiple roles, the Austrian Pressingmonster has found a semi-permanent address on the right-hand side of Bayern's back four. The past few months have represented Laimer's most impetus filled since joining from Leipzig, and his confidence level has soared. A key figure in his country's first successful World Cup qualification since 1978, Laimer is a player who could take it to an even higher level in North America next year."
"There are never any guarantees when a player signs for Bayern, not even for a seasoned Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal winner like Tah. But the 29-year-old, after a less satisfying final season in Leverkusen, genuinely looks as though he has been playing in Munich for a lifetime. He has slotted in seamlessly, and if anything, made his central defensive partner Dayot Upamecano that bit better and more consistent."
An August–December Bundesliga XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation is presented based on form. Péter Gulácsi, at 35, continues to outperform typical shot-stopping expectations and merits a contract extension. Konrad Laimer has transitioned into a semi-permanent right-back role at Bayern, displaying increased impetus and confidence and serving as a key figure in Austria's first World Cup qualification since 1978. Jonathan Tah has adapted seamlessly to Bayern after a disappointing final season at Leverkusen, stabilizing the central defense and improving partner Dayot Upamecano. Nico Schlotterbeck remains essential to Dortmund for his left-footed passing and overall importance despite early-season injury absence.
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