"For years, Bayern Munich have been looking for a new leader in defense. After Mats Hummels left and he-who-shall-not-be-named was relegated to the bench, David Alaba briefly took over as leader before leaving to Real Madrid two years after making the transition to the center of defense. The likes of Lucas Hernandez and Niklas Süle were supposed to grow into the role, but they never did. Matthijs de Ligt was brought in specifically to fill this role but he was also gone in two years."
"Now it is the turn of De Ligt's replacement to try his hand at the role. Jonathan Tah, who took on more and more responsibility during his decade at Bayer Leverkusen, arrived at Bayern presumably to do the same in Munich. But, speaking ahead of the Bavarians' clash against PSV in the Champions League, Tah brushes off praise for these skills. Asked how he would judge his leadership skills, he had this to say, as captured by @iMiaSanMia."
Bayern Munich spent years searching for a reliable defensive leader after a string of departures and short-lived successors. Mats Hummels' exit, a relegated defender, and David Alaba's later move to Real Madrid left a leadership gap that Lucas Hernandez, Niklas Süle and Matthijs de Ligt failed to fill long-term. Jonathan Tah arrived from Bayer Leverkusen having taken on increasing responsibility there and has begun to set an example in Munich's centre of defense. Tah downplays personal praise, stressing responsibility, communication and helping teammates improve on and off the pitch. Early signs indicate positive progress, but definitive judgment remains premature.
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