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Saibari’s breakthrough on the left wing fuels Bayern’s narrow win
Bayern Munich endured a testing evening against newly promoted Elversberg but edged a 2‑1 victory, thanks in large part to Ismaël Saibari’s debut on the left flank. His incisive run sparked the opening goal and his work rate impressed the German press.
German media hail Saibari’s impact
T‑Online praised the Moroccan midfielder, writing: “Titulaire pour la première fois sur l’aile gauche en remplacement de Luis Díaz, il a été à l’origine de l’ouverture du score grâce à une superbe action individuelle.” The outlet highlighted that Il, le Marocain, missed the right‑hand post with a powerful strike before delivering a millimetre‑perfect pass to Nathaniel Brown.
Abendzeitung added that Il was hard‑hit early but stayed on the pitch, noting: “Il a été durement fauché en début de match, mais a pu continuer à jouer. Cela s’est avéré important, car le Marocain a offert la passe décisive pour le premier but.” The German daily stressed his energy and motivation throughout the contest.
Spox described Saibari as “Sa passe décisive sur le premier but était impressionnante. Grâce à son intelligence de jeu et à sa vision du jeu, il compense son manque de vitesse de pointe.” The analysis concluded that his clever feint and precise delivery made him the best Bayern player until the equaliser.
FCBInside echoed the acclaim, stating: “Il a repiqué dans l’axe depuis l’aile gauche car Michael Olise évoluait en milieu offensif. La nouvelle recrue a délivré une superbe passe pour le premier but du Bayern. Le joueur à 50 millions d’euros a montré des éclairs de son talent.” The fan site highlighted his pressing work and willingness to engage in duels.
Saibari, a former PSV player, occupied a new role on the left side of the midfield and quickly became a key figure in Bayern’s attacking play. His performance against Elversberg marked a significant step in his integration with the Bavarian side.
Across the German press, the consensus was clear: Saibari’s individual brilliance and relentless effort earned him the description of one of Bayern Munich’s best performers on the night.