Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich haven’t set off any fireworks with their performances this season, however Carlo Ancelotti is certain the best is yet to come, starting at Ingolstadt on Saturday.
The Bavarians have been progressively a model of proficiency under the Italian than the high-scoring, fast cargo prepare of past seasons under predecessor Pep Guardiola.
Their 1-0 nervous triumph over struggling VfL Wolfsburg in the German Cup round of 16 on Tuesday was characteristic of their present frame. They can control the game and overwhelm possession, however they won’t necessarily make the most of their favorable position. “Maybe we have not yet reached our top level but what is certain is that this team has a lot of potential,” said Bayern defender Javi Martinez. “In all the games that were tight the team showed it is there when it matters.”
“You cannot accuse the team of not being fully engaged,” Ancelotti said.
“But it is clear the team lacks a bit of confidence at the moment. It is not always easy to flick the switch. My players have understood that we need to be more compact on the pitch.”
“I think now that we have more games we will improve.”
Bayern have won three of their four matches in all competitions so far in 2017, all by one objective. They drew last week’s home game against Schalke 04 1-1. “If you look at Bayern’s last few matches then you know that we are not afraid of them,” Ingolstadt’s Alfredo Morales said. “We have always come close to beating them.”
Their 1-0 nervous triumph over struggling VfL Wolfsburg in the German Cup round of 16 on Tuesday was characteristic of their present frame. They can control the game and overwhelm possession, however they won’t necessarily make the most of their favorable position.
Bayern have won three of their four matches in all competitions so far in 2017, all by one objective. They drew last week’s home game against Schalke 04 1-1.
