The Dutch winger may be forced sit out a meeting with Borussia Dortmund which will see the top two in the Bundesliga lock horns Arjen Robben is a doubt for Der Klassiker due to a knee injury, but Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac hopes the winger is passed fit to face Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga…
Alcacer: ‘A bit of everything’ contributing to sparking form
The Spain striker has now scored in four straight games for club and country and doesn’t think his recent success is down to any single factor Paco Alcacer attributes his recent sterling run of form to multiple factors, including confidence and hard work. The forward moved on loan to Borussia Dortmund after a pair of frustrating seasons…
'Bundesliga is stronger this year' – Kovac assesses Bayern's campaign at the half-way stage
With Borussia Dortmund six points clear at the top in Germany, the Bavarian boss feels the league is tougher than it was last season Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac feels the strength of this year’s Bundesliga is part of the reason why his side are second in the table. Borussia Dortmund are six points clear at…
Berhalter: Pulisic 'hungry but patient' despite change in Dortmund playing time
The U.S. national team winger has been challenged this season, but his new manager is pleased with his attitude New U.S. national team boss Gregg Berhalter says he’s not worried about Christian Pulisic’s situation at Borussia Dortmund as transfer rumours continue to swirl. Pulisic has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs throughout…
Boateng future still 50-50 amid PSG interest, says Bayern president
The centre-back could still be on his way out of the Bundesliga as the French side hope to complete a deal before the transfer window closes Jerome Boateng has a “50-50” chance of leaving Bayern Munich and could join Paris Saint-Germain, the German club’s president Uli Hoeness has said. Germany international Boateng, 29, has spent the past…
Dortmund to keep Sancho amid Man City links
The England international has seen his stock rise exponentially this season but the club intends to keep him at Signal Iduna Park Jadon Sancho will continue to play at Borussia Dortmund next season, according to the club’s sporting director Michael Zorc. Sancho has enjoyed a breakthrough in Germany this season, scoring five goals and providing…
Ribery following Robben towards Bayern exit during 'year of changes'
Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed that the experienced French winger is set to leave the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season Franck Ribery is set to follow Arjen Robben through the exits at Bayern Munich next summer, with the Bundesliga giants readying themselves for a “year of changes”. The experienced Dutch winger…
Ribery under fire as Bayern chief confirms altercation with TV reporter
The 35-year-old reportedly hit a journalist three times following the Bavarians’ loss to Borussia Dortmund and could yet face some punishment Bayern Munich forward Franck Ribery could find himself in hot water after it was confirmed he was involved in an altercation with a television reporter on Saturday evening. Bild report that the former France international…
Klopp: It's harder for Liverpool to win league than Dortmund
The two sides both lead their respective leagues, with them each six points clear at the top of the table Jurgen Klopp insists it is harder for Liverpool to win the league than Borussia Dortmund. Both sides, Klopp’s present and his past respectively, are currently top of the league, with Liverpool and Dortmund both six…
Kimmich admits 'things have to change now' at Bayern
The German defender conceded that the Bundesliga champions made too many mistakes against the Dutch giants while insisting the team have to improve Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich feels something has to change after stating they were ‘lucky’ to escape with a 1-1 draw against Ajax on Tuesday night. The German champions took the lead at the Allianz…