Alan Shearer believes rumored Bayern Munich target Anthony Gordon simply ‘wouldn’t get in the team’

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Alan Shearer doubts Anthony Gordon would fit into Bayern Munich's team, stating he 'wouldn't get in the team.' This comment follows a recent critique of Gordon's performance by Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

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Alan Shearer doubts Anthony Gordon's fit for Bayern Munich
Shearer stated Gordon 'wouldn't get in the team'
Comments followed a critique of Gordon's performance

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Former footballer Alan Shearer attends the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg match between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Bayern Munich’s incredible 4-5 loss to Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League semifinals captured the hearts and attention of many football fans. This marked the most amount of goals scored in a single at this stage of the competition in its’ entire history, so of course the forwards became the protagonists of the match. The likes of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz and Harry Kane all brought their A-Game and transformed the match into a classic. In the aftermath of the match, English pundit Alan Shearer was asked about a transfer rumor involving English player Anthony Gordon moving to Bayern. To put it simply, he did not see a point in the move: “He wouldn’t get in this team,” he said, as captured by . Of course, a recent spat Shearer had with Gordon himself may have had something to do with it. Shearer and fellow pundit Wayne Rooney the Newcastle United player for not starting in his team’s league match and Gordon hit back, saying “they need to do better at what they are doing.” So perhaps this is just spite talking and not an assessment of the quality of Bayern’s superb attack. Either is possible, though. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

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Why does Alan Shearer think Anthony Gordon wouldn't fit in Bayern Munich?

Shearer believes Gordon wouldn't be able to secure a spot in Bayern's strong lineup, suggesting his current performance level is not sufficient.

What was the context of Alan Shearer's comments about Anthony Gordon?

Shearer's remarks came after a Champions League match where he was asked about Gordon's rumored transfer to Bayern Munich, following a recent spat between them.

What recent events involved Anthony Gordon and Alan Shearer?

Gordon recently criticized Shearer and Rooney for their punditry after they questioned his starting position in a league match, leading to Shearer's comments about his potential move to Bayern.

Alan Shearer believes rumored Bayern Munich target Anthony Gordon simply ‘wouldn’t get in the team’

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