FC Bayern is currently going through an exceptionally difficult period. Serious injuries, health issues, and personal setbacks are posing major challenges for the German record champions. Nevertheless, the team remains undefeated this season. For former Bundesliga coach Steffen Baumgart, the team’s unity is particularly remarkable.

Even in the 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, the Munich team had to cope with further setbacks. Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry were injured in the first half, and later Michael Olise also had to be substituted due to injury. Added to this are the absences of Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz, as well as head coach Vincent Kompany’s absence due to illness.

Despite these difficult circumstances, Baumgart believes Bayern is well-positioned. On the BILD program “Lage der Liga,” the 54-year-old expressed particular admiration for how united the team remains even in challenging situations.

“They manage to resolve these situations.”

“Bayern has been through a lot lately—you have to admit that. Still, I’m impressed by what Bayern has managed to achieve in terms of team unity since Vince arrived,” Baumgart explained.

For the former coach of Union Berlin, Hamburger SV, and 1. FC Köln, this unity is one of the record champions’ greatest strengths. “That’s why I simply believe they’ll be able to resolve situations like these, because there’s unity—everyone knows what they’re doing. Everyone knows their role and fulfills it.”

The 54-year-old is particularly impressed by the fact that the numerous personnel changes have so far had virtually no impact on the team’s performance. “What’s really impressive is that you hardly notice a difference—whether it’s the young players or the veteran players, who also lead the team very, very well.”

From Baumgart’s perspective, Kompany has thus built a team that maintains its style of play even when key players are sidelined.

Baumgart believes Bayern will put in a strong performance against Atlético

The next big challenge is already coming up on Tuesday, when Munich travels to face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.

The situation could hardly be more difficult. Saibari has already undergone surgery for a torn syndesmotic ligament and will be out for months. Gnabry is also sidelined with a muscle injury. There’s still a question mark over whether Olise will play.

Nevertheless, Baumgart believes the record champions are capable of a convincing performance even against Diego Simeone’s team. “Given how cohesive Bayern consistently play, they’ll put in a very good performance against Atlético as well. Whether it’ll be enough for a win remains to be seen,” explained the former Bundesliga coach.

For Baumgart, what matters most is not so much the individual quality of specific players as it is a well-functioning team dynamic.

Even without Kompany on the sidelines, Bayern have recently shown that they can maintain their rhythm. Interim coach Aaron Danks will now once again be called upon to compensate for the numerous absences.

In any case, Baumgart is convinced that Munich will remain competitive despite their extraordinary problems. Team cohesion, in particular, could prove to be a decisive factor in the coming weeks.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/02/trotz-verletzungsdrama-baumgart-sieht-grosse-staerke-beim-fc-bayern/.