LvG gave us a new direction, While other clubs long ago ditched 442, we were still playing it and invested heavily into a twin strikeforce of Klose and Lucatoni. LvG came binned both of them, Moved Schweinsteiger from an average winger to a reliable CM. Generally adopted a more possession style of play that top European clubs adopted earlier. changed us to a 4231, Gave more time and support to younger players like Muller and Badstuber.
iirc he moved Lahm away from LB to RB
Our build up was slow and frustrating. Many times aimless passing without a clue of what to do. Then pass to Robben for his hero ball, Many including me wanted him out early until the game vs Juve in Turin where we won 4-1
That move turned Bayern from a European top 10 to a top 5 and possibly top 3 in some years
His ego meant he couldn't survive our FO especially Ulli who had emotional attachments to the players. He loved Ribery Toni etc like his kids, I believe many top players reported to him that this was not working, LvG brought his balls out to show them in the dressing room. Results started changing and Bayern endured him until results turned in his 2nd season
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