FC Bayern comfortably won 3-0 against WSG Tirol on Tuesday evening in their final friendly before the start of the season. Several players featured who haven't had as much playing time in recent weeks. "It was an important friendly because a lot of guys came back later and have now got those minutes," summarised sporting director Christoph Freund. Summer signing João Palhinha was pleased after his first goal in an FCB shirt: "It was a good test, especially for getting the fitness. I'm proud and I'm enjoying being here. We're ready for Friday and will give everything." That's when the Munich men play their first competitive fixture of the new season with the DFB Cup first-round tie at SSV Ulm 1846. fcbayern.com has rounded up the reaction from Unterhaching for you.
The reaction to the friendly against Tirol
„It was a decent game and it's important that everyone got a game in their legs. It's good that everyone's back again now.”
Christoph Freund
Christoph Freund: "It was an important friendly because a lot of guys came back later and have now got those minutes. In that respect, it was exactly what we wanted and the game served its purpose. It was a decent game and it's important that everyone got a game in their legs. It's good that everyone's back again now, and the coach will select the right line-up on Friday."
João Palhinha celebrates his first goal for FC Bayern together with his team-mates.
João Palhinha: "It was a good test, especially for getting the fitness. Players who weren't there have now got minutes. It was also a good test for the young players. They were able to show what they can do. I'm pleased about my goal and hope we make a successful start to the season. It's always special when you score. I'm proud and I'm enjoying being here. We're ready for Friday and will give everything. We have an amazing team, on the pitch and in the dressing room. We can achieve a lot together."
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