Schweinsteiger predicts: Bayern lack squad depth and reinforcements | OneFootball

A prediction by club icon Bastian Schweinsteiger is causing a stir at FC Bayern. The 2014 World Cup winner does not believe his former club will triumph in the Champions League – instead, he is tipping FC Liverpool.

In an Instagram video, Schweinsteiger presented his predictions for the 2025/26 season. Sitting relaxed on a couch, he presented his favorites in the major competitions. And while he believes the record champion will win the German championship, he sees Liverpool ahead internationally.

Liverpool instead of Bayern

“No FC Bayern: Bastian Schweinsteiger tips Liverpool to win the Champions League” – that's the bitter headline for the Munich team. Schweinsteiger cites several reasons for his choice. The Reds impressed in the previous season with their Premier League win and also started the new season successfully with a 4-2 win against Bournemouth.

In addition, there are prominent new signings like Florian Wirtz, who moved to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen for up to 150 million euros, or Hugo Ekitiké. "Liverpool is currently the most complete team for me," says the former Bayern star.

Schweinsteiger: Dembélé wins the Ballon d'Or

For Bayern, Schweinsteiger's verdict is less optimistic. After the departures of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Kingsley Coman, as well as the loan departure of Mathys Tel, the squad is too thin. Although Luis Díaz was signed from Liverpool, the record champion failed to significantly strengthen in the summer – while international competitors are heavily reinforcing their teams.

In the Bundesliga, however, the 40-year-old still sees his former club in the favorite role. Despite all the transfer questions, Schweinsteiger believes in the next championship for the Munich team.

In addition to Liverpool as Champions League winners and Bayern as Bundesliga champions, Schweinsteiger also made predictions for other competitions: Premier League winners: FC Liverpool, Europa League winners: Aston Villa, and Ballon d'Or winner: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)

The Frenchman had led Paris Saint-Germain to their first Champions League triumph and had impressed in the penalty shootout against Liverpool.

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