FC Bayern is not a place where the weak-minded can thrive.
Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanišić received plenty of playing time at left-back, right-back, and center-back in the first half of the season.
However, that will likely change now that Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Itō have returned. All of a sudden, Stanišić will be scrapping for minutes with the aforementioned returnees, plus Konrad Laimer, Sacha Boey (for now), and Kim Min-jae.
Even with his ability to play anywhere across the backline, the Croatian knows it will be a fight.
“Every player at Bayern Munich knows that competition for places is fierce. That’s why everyone has to give their all when they play. No one can hold back – and that’s exactly what will help us a lot when we have a full squad for the important matches and everyone is fully committed. Of course, everyone wants to play, but it’s up to the coach to choose the best eleven,” Stanišić told Tz (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah have eaten up a lot of time at center-back and Laimer is a consistent starter at right-back. On the left side, Davies figures to eventually ease back into his starting role at left-back. What happens with Stanišić will likely determine how he feels about a future with the club after this season.
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