Musiala-Wirtz: duel at the top

The BayArena (18:30) will host a star-studded clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich that could decide much of the Bundesliga. The Xabi Alonso-Thomas Tuchel duel will have sparks flying, but it is not the only test that will remain for the great German battle. Florian Wirtz (20 years old) and Jamal Musiala (20 years old) will fight for the hegemony of the German star of the future.

The debate is taking place on the street. There are those who support Musiala and those who give in to Wirtz.. Musiala, who is slightly older (he turns 21 in February), has always been a little more advanced than Wirtz. The Bavarian footballer made his debut a few months earlier in Mannshaft and despite his young age, he has been among the best players in the Bundesliga for a long time. Wirtz made his Bundesliga debut in 2020, before Musiala, but he struggled to be more consistent among the elite… until this season.

Wirtz spent the year at a level that only the greatest can match. In this perfect season for Xabi Alonso’s team, he has made a quantum leap. 8 goals and 15 assists in all competitions for the Aspirin Club. Musiala’s campaign is more modest: 7 goals and only 3 assists. Wirtz is left with a torn cruciate ligament, which was his death last season (he missed the World Cup), and Xabi is making the most of it. In Germany, there is an opinion that both have no place in the starting lineup of the national team. This issue must be decided by Julian Nagelsmann, although it is causing a stir throughout Germany. “They play similar positions, but they are slightly different players. I can understand the comparisons. Both are good dribblers and both can become key players for their team. Obviously, special attention is paid to them”Tuchel announced the comparison.

From Wirtz to Musiala there is a surprise.. The numbers speak for themselves. From his dFor the first time, Wirtz played 131 games in the Leverkusen team shirt, scoring 31 goals and providing 45 assists. (including serious knee injury). Musiala drew the numbers “10” on the aspirin. The Bavarian “42” made 148 appearances for Bayern, scoring 38 goals and providing 26 assists. although he had to deal with the occasional muscle injury.

The truth is that there is much more at stake in a Bayern-Bayern match than three points. The honorary title of the new star of German football is placed on the table. The one with the compass that will guide Germany to the European Cup this summer. Poster of the best player of his generation. And today’s game will prove it. Who will win the game?