Contrary to popular belief, however, Kroos looks back fondly on his time in Bavaria.

Matchdays 17 to 19 at a glance

Niko Kovac, head coach of the Wolves since the start of this season, made two alterations to his team. Patrick Wimmer and Jonas Wind were preferred to Kilian Fischer and Omar Marmoush.

The first friendly at the Florida training camp saw head coach Sandro Schwarz use a 4-3-3 formation against Club de Lyon FC. Oliver Christensen started in goal, with Jonjoe Kenny, Filip Uremović, Márton Dárdai and Julian Eitschberger in the back four. Suat Serdar, captain Prince Boateng and Lucas Tousart occupied the midfield, while Dodi Lukébakio, Derry Scherhant and Myziane Maolida made up the attack.

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