"Last summer, Tom Bischof (20) moved from Hoffenheim to Munich as a promising talent on a free transfer. After a strong season at TSG Hoffenheim, he even joined the national team as a newly minted international, making his debut for the German national team in the Nations League against France in June 2025. His dream, of course, is to really take off at Bayern Munich and then be part of the squad for the World Cup."
"While he regularly received plenty of playing time in the first half of the season, his appearances in the second half have become increasingly brief. The midfielder has not been in the starting eleven for the last five league matches. He was substituted on three times for 10 to 15 minutes, and twice he was left out entirely without playing."
"Simply put: too many players and too few games! Last year, several players, especially in defense, were repeatedly unavailable, which is why Bischof was allowed to play at left-back. Bischof must have known that making the World Cup squad would be difficult after his move to Bayern Munich - because Joshua Kimmich (31), Aleksandar Pavlovic (21), and Leon Goretzka (31) are three of Germany's defensive midfielders who are direct competitors."
Tom Bischof transferred to Bayern Munich last summer from Hoffenheim as a promising talent and earned his first German national team cap in June 2025. He initially received regular playing time but has seen his appearances diminish significantly in the second half of the season, failing to start in the last five league matches. Bayern's squad depth, particularly in midfield with established players like Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Leon Goretzka, has limited Bischof's opportunities. His World Cup dream for the tournament in North America faces jeopardy as he struggles to secure consistent minutes in his natural central midfield position.
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