Ismael Saibari earns German praise after decisive Bayern Munich display

German media have highlighted Ismael Saibari’s impact after Bayern Munich narrowly defeated promoted side Elversberg 2-1 in a difficult evening for the Bundesliga club.

Saibari was deployed in a new position for Bayern Munich and impressed while making his first start on the left wing, where he replaced Luis Diaz. His performance included the assist for the opening goal, a shot that narrowly missed the right post and a later fine pass for Nathaniel Brown.

T-Online described the Morocco midfielder as one of Bayern’s best players.

“Starting for the first time on the left wing as a replacement for Luis Diaz, he initiated the opening goal with a superb individual move,” it said. “His shot from the left side of the penalty area narrowly missed the right post. Later, he delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Nathaniel Brown. One of Bayern’s best players.”

Abendzeitung also praised Saibari’s determination after he was fouled heavily early in the match but managed to continue.

“He was brought down hard at the start of the game but was able to carry on,” the publication reported. “That proved important because the Moroccan provided the assist for the first goal. Later, his shot narrowly missed the right post. He was energetic and motivated.”

For Spox, Saibari’s ability to influence the game through individual actions was particularly notable. The outlet detailed the move that led to Bayern’s first goal, with Saibari beating his opponent with a feint before cutting into the penalty area and delivering a precise pass across the box.

“His assist for the first goal was impressive,” Spox wrote. “He unsettled his opponent with a feint, moved into the penalty area and played a perfectly weighted pass to the right. Harry Kane, positioned centrally, got a touch on the ball, before Lennart Karl ran into the area and scored.”

The report added: “With his game intelligence and vision, he makes up for his lack of top speed. Hard-working and incisive, he was Bayern Munich’s best player until the equaliser.”

Supporter website FCBInside also singled out the 50 million euro player’s display. It noted that Saibari moved infield from the left because Michael Olise was operating as an attacking midfielder.

“He delivered a superb pass for Bayern’s first goal,” FCBInside said. “After a clever feint, Saibari crossed from the flank. He showed great activity when pressing and did not shy away from challenges. The new signing showed flashes of his talent.”

The performance has brought widespread recognition in Germany for Saibari, who previously played for PSV, after he took on a different role and helped Bayern Munich secure a narrow victory over Elversberg.