The head coach revelled in Friday’s 3-1 win over Hoffenheim, which reduced the Bundesliga leaders’ advantage to three points Niko Kovac said “hunters” Bayern Munich are desperate to chase Borussia Dortmund and seal the title after increasing the pressure on the Bundesliga leaders. German champions Bayern moved within three points of Dortmund following a 3-1…
Red alert! How Lewandowski has become the world’s most complete No.9
The Bayern Munich frontman takes on former manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday, having developed into the In the past few weeks, Dietmar Hamann has had to do more defending than former club Liverpool’s makeshift backline. The former Bayern Munich midfielder became the centre of attention for calling Robert Lewandowski a problem for his old club, as…
Chelsea keep Bayern Munich waiting in final bid to convince Hudson-Odoi to stay
Maurizio Sarri has offered the teenager more first-team minutes in recent weeks, though it is understood the player has his heart set on Germany Chelsea are stalling on making a decision on whether to accept Bayern Munich’s £35 million ($44.7m) offer for Callum Hudson-Odoi, with the Blues hopeful an increase in game time will convince…
Man City still hopeful of new Matondo deal despite Bundesliga interest
The 18-year-old Wales international has rejected the Blues’ first contract offer and has attracted interest from several clubs around Europe Manchester City are still hopeful that young midfielder Rabbi Matondo will sign a new contract with the club, despite his refusal of their opening offer and subsequent interest from a host of Bundesliga sides. Bayern…
Hummels: Van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world
The World Cup-winning centre-back believes that the Liverpool and Netherlands defender is currently the best at his position Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has revealed that he thinks Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world. The Germany international held an “ask me anything” session with his Twitter followers, giving his opinions on…
Dortmund deny Kagawa to Bordeaux rumours
Click:Doshisha The former Manchester United forward is keen to find first-team football but reports of a move to France seem premature Borussia Dortmund have denied reports Shinji Kagawa is set to join French side Bordeaux on loan. Reports from France suggested that Dortmund had agreed a deal with the Ligue 1 club for the Japan…
'Dortmund are not unbeatable' – Neuer optimistic Bayern can still retain German title
The Bavarians remain confident they can catch the Bundesliga leaders in the second half of the 2018-19 campaign, despite facing a six point deficit Borussia Dortmund may have enjoyed a strong start to the 2018-19 season but Manuel Neuer has not ruled out Bayern Munich catching the Bundesliga leaders. Dortmund hold a six-point advantage at…
James is playing for Bayern future – Kovac
The midfielder has struggled with injuries in his second season on loan from Real Madrid Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac expects James Rodriguez to retain his motivation and focus for the rest of the season because he is “playing for his future” at the club. James joined Bayern on a two-year loan deal from…
'I wanted to improve my situation' – Weigl admits he considered Dortmund exit amid PSG links
The midfielder will remain at BVB until at least the end of the season, although he says he was interested in talk of a switch to France Julian Weigl has revealed that he considered a January move to Paris Saint-Germain before being told that he had to stay at Borussia Dortmund. PSG have issues in…
Kovac: Bayern unwilling to risk Neuer ahead of Liverpool tie
The goalkeeper has missed his side’s past two matches and could be absent against Schalke on Saturday Niko Kovac has suggested Manuel Neuer will not play for Bayern Munich before their Champions League tie against Liverpool. The Bayern captain has missed Bayern’s last two matches with a hand injury and is not expected to face…