The winger had problems in Thursday’s training session and will now miss the match with Dortmund Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has not travelled with the club and will miss Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund with a knee injury. Robben’s status was thrown into doubt for the visit to the Bundesliga leaders when, according to…
Bayern not selling Thiago, says Salihamidzic
Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid may have been linked with the Spain midfielder, but the German side want him to stay Thiago Alcantara remains a key part of Bayern Munich’s squad for the 2018-19 season despite a host of central midfield options, says sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. The Barcelona youth product has been linked…
U.S. striker Wood joins Hannover on season-long loan
The 25-year-old joins the Bundesliga side after a difficult season with Hamburg in which he scored just three goals in total Hannover 96 has confirmed the arrival of American forward Bobby Wood from Hamburg on a season-long loan with a purchase option. Wood endured a difficult 2017-18 with Hamburg, scoring just two league goals in 24…
Barcelona target De Ligt right to be frustrated with Eredivisie, says Netherlands boss Koeman
The Dutchman questioned the league’s quality after a thumping Ajax win, and his national team boss has some sympathy Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman understands Matthijs de Ligt’s frustrations with life in the Eredivisie after the Ajax defender hit out at the league’s level of competition. The 19-year-old played the full 90 minutes on Sunday as Ajax thrashed Excelsior…
'Chelsea risk seeing Hudson-Odoi become next Sancho' – Blues warned against £30m Bayern sale
Former Blues striker Tony Cascarino wants to see every effort made by those at Stamford Bridge to keep a talented youngster and tie him to fresh terms Chelsea have been warned that allowing Callum Hudson-Odoi to join Bayern Munich could leave them cursing a deal similar to that which took Jadon Sancho away from Manchester…
Dortmund suspect torn muscle for Alcacer
The Spanish striker has been in superb form this season and is the Bundesliga’s top goalscorer with 12 goals Borussia Dortmund suspect striker Paco Alcacer suffered a torn muscle during their Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday. Dortmund extended their lead at the top of the table back to nine points with a 2-1…
Bayern Munich confirm no ligament damage for Alaba
Niko Kovac was concerned about the star full-back after he was forced off of his side’s DFL-Supercup victory over Eintracht Frankfurt David Alaba did not suffer any ligament damage when he sustained a knee injury in the DFL-Supercup, Bayern Munich have announced. Alaba had to be helped off the field following a challenge with Danny…
Newcastle and Dortmund beaten to €25m Plea by record-breaking Gladbach
The Bundesliga club have swooped for a player there was a good deal of competition for, and they reckon they have signed a gem Borussia Monchengladbach have won the race to sign sought-after French forward Alassane Plea from Nice. The 25-year-old has inked a five-year contract with Dieter Hecking’s side to end a lengthy battle…
Under fire Bayern boss Kovac given vote of confidence
With pressure mounting on the boss’ shoulders after a run of adverse results, he has received the backing of the Bayern supremo Struggling Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has received a vote of confidence from CEO Uli Hoeness, who has vowed to stick with the boss “no matter what”. Kovac is a favourite at Allianz…
VIDEO: McKennie assists Wright on first Bundesliga goal
Click:reaction flywheel The two Americans teamed up for Schalke’s lone goal in Wednesday’s game against Bayer Leverkusen Haji Wright has netted his first Bundesliga goal, and he has fellow American Weston McKennie to thank for setting it up. The two 20-year-olds teamed up for Schalke’s only goal in Wednesday’s game against Bayer Leverkusen at Veltins…