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Nicholas Mickelson Benched in Elversberg’s Narrow Defeat to Bayern Munich
Thai national team defender Nicholas Mickelson remained on the bench as his club, Elversberg, suffered a 1-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
On September 13, 2026, the newly promoted Bundesliga side SV Elversberg faced a challenging home match against German giants Bayern Munich. The game concluded with a 1-2 victory for the visitors. Bayern Munich secured their win through goals from Lennart Karl in the 26th minute and Harry Kane in the 72nd minute. Elversberg’s lone goal came in the 61st minute, scored by Maurice Krattenmacher against his former club.
Thai national team defender Nicholas Mickelson was included in Elversberg’s matchday squad as a substitute but did not make an appearance on the pitch. Following this result, Elversberg has recorded their first loss of the 2026-27 season after three matches, currently sitting in 6th place with 6 points. Bayern Munich remains undefeated with 7 points, placing them 4th in the standings.
For residents and football enthusiasts in Thailand, the inclusion of a national team player in a Bundesliga matchday squad remains a point of interest, even without active playing time. While Mickelson’s presence on the bench highlights his integration into the squad, it remains to be confirmed how his role will evolve as the season progresses and whether he will secure regular minutes in the competitive German top flight.
