FC Bayern: Instead of Lucas Hernández, an engine driver – that’s why the blind is a stroke of luck for record champions

FC Bayern supporters must have been amazed.

“I can’t wait to play here. We are facing the most important part of the season, which is the titles – and a club like FC Bayern can win any trophy,” Blind said during his presentation. official Anticipation.

Although the defense specialist is no stranger to world football, the 32-year-old’s move to the Bavarian capital came as a surprise, especially given his advanced age in football. Nevertheless, this transfer could turn out to be a direct blow for Bayern Munich.

Blind the perfect replacement for Hernández

With the experienced blindfold, the Bundesliga league leaders have picked up the supposedly ideal replacement for the 26-year-old.

“It’s really lucky that such a player is on the market and he signaled to us from the first minute that he really wants to come to Bayern,” sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on ‘Sky’.

Especially since the Dutchman, like Hernández, can be used both in the position of central defender and in defense with four. However, Blind didn’t want to commit to a favorite position. “I focus on the back line, so I don’t care if I play left or centre,” he said.

Blind transfer for Bayern without risk

The risk of the transfer is also limited, since Blind only has a contract until the end of the season (with an option for another season) and can therefore be taken off the wage bill again next summer if necessary. . But it’s the music of the future.

Right now, everyone in the Bavarian capital is eagerly awaiting Blind’s debut. “I’m sure he (Blind; Note. editor) will help us. He has great international experience and leadership qualities,” Salihamidzic stressed.

No less than 99 international matches, two participations in the World Cup and 14 national titles and an international title (Victory in the Europa League with Manchester United during the 2016/17 season) are on Blind’s life. No question, the 32-year-old player is completely washed out.

Enthusiastic blind van Gaal – but a weak point remains

Despite his previous successes, the veteran is far from satisfied. The “hunger for titles” at the club was “decisive” for his transfer to Bayern, according to Blind. “I hope I can use my experience to help the team and I will give everything for Bayern Munich.”

“Daley is a technically and tactically adept player with great orientation and insight into the game,” van Gaal enthused on ‘Sky’ of his defensive all-rounder, who has been playing with a defibrillator since 2019 after severe myocarditis. .

However, Blind was “equipped with a pace that is not too high”, as the former Bayern manager observed. In van Gaal’s eyes, he’s a ‘good person’ who won’t cause any problems in the dressing room.

Blind to Bayern in brief?

Considering that with Matthijs de Ligt, Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui three former top Ajax players are already under contract with FC Bayern, integrating the Blinds into the team structure should be relatively easy. .

“I have to be ready to help the team if they need me. I know I may not be the first option. But I will fight to become the first option,” the Elftal star said with fighting spirit.

Who knows, maybe Blind will soon be able to surprise FC Bayern fans on a sporting level.