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Freund praises Bischof as FC Bayern plans bigger role for midfielder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:14 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Freund praises Bischof as FC Bayern plans bigger role for midfielder

Summary

Tom Bischof delivered a solid performance in FC Bayern’s pre-season opener in Wiesbaden, where he scored the team's only goal. Sporting director Christoph Freund expressed confidence in Bischof's potential for an expanded role in the upcoming season. Bischof will take over the number 8 shirt from Leon Goretzka and is expected to compete in midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic. Previously, he played as a left-back during the last season. After the match, Bischof noted the team managed the game well but acknowledged they could improve with more training sessions.

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•Tom Bischof scored in FC Bayern's first pre-season game.
•Christoph Freund praised Bischof's potential for more responsibility.
•Bischof takes the number 8 shirt from Leon Goretzka.
•FC Bayern aims to strengthen midfield options with Bischof.
•Bischof previously played as a left-back in the last season.

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Tom Bischof produced a solid performance in FC Bayern’s first pre-season game in Wiesbaden. Sporting director Christoph Freund praised the Germany U21 captain as he expected him to play a bigger rol...
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