Following the departure of Thomas Müller, something has changed at FC Bayern not only in sporting terms, but also within the dressing room. A central role that the former Bayern star had filled for years is now in the hands of Harry Kane
As reported bySport BILD, the Englishman is now the most important pre-match firebrand – a role that was inseparable from Müller for a long time
Müller’s pithy remarks and his emotional speeches are noticeably missing from the record champions‘ core. This is precisely where Kane has filled the gap. According to the report, the goalscorer regularly addresses the team before kick-off, talking primarily about mentality, intensity and tackling. His words are intended to shake them up and sharpen their focus, especially in games where there is supposedly little brilliance but maximum concentration is required
Kane provided an example of this before the Bundesliga clash in Hoffenheim on 20 September. He spoke clearly in the dressing room: „Championships are decided in these games. You have to win these games. We can’t think that it’s going to happen on its own.“ The message got through. Bayern performed with concentration and ultimately won 4:1
Bayern keeper is the dressing room DJ
While Kane takes the emotional lead before the game, there is a well-established ritual after the final whistle that is also part of the new dressing room dynamic. According to Sport BILD, a man who hardly anyone outside the club knows takes charge: kit man Haris Harbas. The former DJ now provides the right atmosphere after successful games
Harbas has used artificial intelligence to create his own song entitled „FC Bayern, Mia san Mia“, which comes in a modern beat version. This song is regularly played in the dressing room after victories. The process is clearly structured: First, coach Vincent Kompany gives a short speech, praises the team and sets new impulses. As soon as he has finished, the Bayern song is played – a moment that is now an integral part of victory for many players.