Player Assessments from Bayern’s Match Against Bochum
RB: Konrad Laimer – Rating: 6.5/10
In a strategic change, coach Kompany reintroduced Konrad Laimer into the starting formation, replacing Raphaël Guerreiro at right-back. The Austrian showcased his defensive skills admirably; however, his offensive contributions were lackluster.
CB: Dayot Upamecano – Rating: 7/10
Following a challenging outing in Barcelona, Upamecano bounced back with a composed display against Bochum. He opted for simplicity when handling the ball and emerged victorious in most duels against opposing forwards.
CB: Kim Min-jae – Rating: 7.5/10
The South Korean center-back made a pivotal tackle early in the match that thwarted Bochum’s chance to score first. Throughout the encounter, Kim Min-jae maintained solid ball control and remained largely untroubled by opposition attacks.
LB: Alphonso Davies – Rating: 8/10
Davies distinguished himself as Bayern’s standout defender on the field against Bochum. The Canadian international posed a continuous threat in attack, successfully creating three scoring opportunities for his team and ultimately providing an assist for their fifth goal. He also excelled defensively, winning 75% of his duels and limiting Bochum’s success down his wing.
CB: Eric Dier – Rating: 7/10 (Substituted In)
Dier stepped onto the pitch in the last twelve minutes of action as Kompany decided to give Min-jae a well-deserved rest. The English defender performed reliably during his brief stint and contributed significantly to ensuring Bayern maintained control of the match until its conclusion.
These evaluations reflect each player’s contributions during Bayern’s fixture against Bochum while providing insights into their performances on both ends of the field.