We’ll talk about the tricky first game.
After Erik Ten Hag Only two Bundesliga games lasted He replaces Bayer Leberkusen as coach Kasper hjulmand His debut was a Friday night clash with Eintrak Frankfurt, the main candidate to take on Leverkusen’s position as Bayern Munich’s chief challenger.
Once Hjulmand gets over it, there will be a small problem with his first Champions League match next week, in 13 years.
After the candid comments from club power broker Uli Hoenes, Bayern also has signs of turbulence.
Key Match Up
Leverkusen, hosting Frankfurt, is, in theory, an evenly matched game. hjulmand must build a team from many new signatures in Leverkusen Ten Hag’s tenure has fallen apart In a few weeks. The final game featured players who ignored the orders of 10 HAG and discussed the field.
Returning to the Bundesliga seven years later, Hamburger SV is still looking for its first top tier goal since 2018, but its defense seems largely reliable. What they face Bayern on Saturday is not about scoring, but about damage restrictions.
The three Bundesliga teams that won both opening games are Bayern, Frankfurt, and… Cologne. The promoted team will continue their winning streak at Wolfsberg on Saturday.
Players to watch
Bayern’s Michael Olisé’s three goals will make him the joint Bundesliga leader with Harry Kane and Dortmund’s Self Guilasy. Hamburg is a good opportunity to score a little more.
Mainz Midfielder Nadiem Amiri has been praised after setting a key German goal in his victory in Northern Ireland. His team is hosting Leipzig on Saturday.
Unnecessary Striker Victor Boniface in Leverkusen starts a new chapter on loans in Werder Bremen. He was able to make his debut at Borussia Menchenradbach on Sunday.
Wolfsberg surprised many people Signed Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen on wednesday. It remains to be seen whether Cologne’s visit on Saturday is too early for his debut.
Who’s out?
Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck trained with the team this week five months after his knee meniscus injury. New signature Fabio Silva has not yet played for Dortmund due to injuries.
From the field
Hoeneß’s comments on the TV talk show sparked speculation about Ebal’s future as the mastermind behind Bayern’s transfer. Hoeneß called him “very sensitive” for his differences and said he wanted to spend more than Bayern could afford. When asked if Ebel might stop, Wheness said, “You’ll have to ask him.”
Mario Gotze has revived his Frankfurt career and looks to be ready for a contract extension now, but sports director Marcus Krechet says talks with the 33-year-old World Cup winner will not take place until winter in comments reported by the DPA.
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