Bayern Munich are taking a new approach to their UEFA Youth League campaign. Dante will take on a unique dual role, managing FC Bayern II in the Regionalliga and the club's UEFA Youth League team. This marks the first time a Bayern coach has held both positions simultaneously.
The decision makes sense when looking at how the Youth League squad will be structured this season. In the past, the team was primarily made up of the U-19s, with a handful of FC Bayern II players added to the squad. This time, however, the foundation will be the FC Bayern II team, supplemented by the top talents from the U-19s.
This setup naturally creates a need for continuity. Rather than having two separate coaches managing largely overlapping groups of players, Dante will be able to oversee the development of the club's most promising young players across both competitions. It could also provide a clearer pathway between the academy and senior football. The best U-19 players will have the opportunity to step up and work within the FC Bayern II structure, while Dante will have a direct understanding of the players who could eventually make the jump to the first team.
Currently sidelined: Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry.
