And Köln has both their first choice and his backup in the top 10
German Football 2024/25
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Not a bad shout actually.
Nübel or Ortega is probably realistic.
It's a shame he didn't get a chance for the NT so far but it's also his fault for choosing to go to City.
He could be a starter for a big club.
Exactly, he needs to play (again) to be considered.
25th minute
Bochum leads 2:0 in Dortmund...
I do not see a long coaching career for Sahin in Dortmund. Where is Terzic?
Bochum leads 2:0 in Dortmund...
I do not see a long coaching career for Sahin in Dortmund. Where is Terzic?
Should've been 3-0 as well.
Dortmund recovered well in the last 15 mins of the half though, deserved their goal and should've scored another as well (Brandt's chance). Can't see where this match will go though. It's been a really fun watch though.
Dortmund squad is so so poor though. So much money wasted on signings over the last 5 years.
Good shout but I'd rather go with Baumann. Always liked him and he's a solid keeper. Ortega would lack game time, was hoping City sold Ederson so he would get to be the number 1.
Dortmund recovered well in the last 15 mins of the half though, deserved their goal and should've scored another as well (Brandt's chance). Can't see where this match will go though. It's been a really fun watch though.
Dortmund squad is so so poor though. So much money wasted on signings over the last 5 years.
Good shout but I'd rather go with Baumann. Always liked him and he's a solid keeper. Ortega would lack game time, was hoping City sold Ederson so he would get to be the number 1.
Dortmund level 2-2
I can see Dortmund getting a winner
But the defence is mediocre
I can see Dortmund getting a winner
But the defence is mediocre
Lovely stuff from Adeyemi this half, made the third and forth goals. The fourth goal especially with a great run and held the ball eventhough he was hobbling.
Im curious about the squad Nagelsmann will nominate for the next national team matches.
Adeyemi and Gnabry are in a much better form than Beier and Führich, but Adeyemi is known for not being the easiest character and Nagelsmann said he doesn't want to change much.
Both are definitely better than Beier and Fuhrich, Gnabry especially has always been a good player for the NT.
That being said, we are talking mostly about squad players who wouldn't have much of an impact so I can understand if Naglesmann keeping them.
Around 3 hours till Bayern - Leverkusen.
I havent been this excited and curious about a Bundesliga match in quite a while.
Will we play such an insanely high pressing against a team like Leverkusen that has the technical abilities to bypass any pressing and that are quick on the counter?
Will we stick to Kimmich and Pavlovic in midfield or will we see Palhinha for the type of game he was probably bought for?
Will Alonso change to a more defensive tactic after conceeding 9 goals in the first 4 matches?
Will he sacrifice Grimaldo and Frimpong for players that are better in defense?
I cannot predict this game AT ALL.
If someone told me that both teams will go all out and it ends 4:4 I would believe it.
If someone told me that both teams will go for a more cautious approach and the game will end in a boring 1:1 I would believe it.
If someone told me that Bayern will steamroll Leverkusen like their last three opponents and it ends 5:1 I would believe it.
And if someone told me that the tactics used by Bayern so far get exposed tonight and Leverkusen beats us on the counter by 0:3 I would also believe it.
I just hope we dont have to talk about Zwayer after the game.
What do you guys think?
I havent been this excited and curious about a Bundesliga match in quite a while.
Will we play such an insanely high pressing against a team like Leverkusen that has the technical abilities to bypass any pressing and that are quick on the counter?
Will we stick to Kimmich and Pavlovic in midfield or will we see Palhinha for the type of game he was probably bought for?
Will Alonso change to a more defensive tactic after conceeding 9 goals in the first 4 matches?
Will he sacrifice Grimaldo and Frimpong for players that are better in defense?
I cannot predict this game AT ALL.
If someone told me that both teams will go all out and it ends 4:4 I would believe it.
If someone told me that both teams will go for a more cautious approach and the game will end in a boring 1:1 I would believe it.
If someone told me that Bayern will steamroll Leverkusen like their last three opponents and it ends 5:1 I would believe it.
And if someone told me that the tactics used by Bayern so far get exposed tonight and Leverkusen beats us on the counter by 0:3 I would also believe it.
I just hope we dont have to talk about Zwayer after the game.
What do you guys think?
I think I actually agree on everything you write.
Yes, everything can happen. Bayern hasn't really been tested so far while our defense hasn't been sharp enough.
I think we will see some tactical tweak by Alonso in form of an unexpected starter. I could imagine Adli who had some very good games against Bayern. The midfielf pairing will also be interesting. I expect Andrich instead of Garcia but Palacios could be fit again as well.
Grimaldo is a nailed on starter, though, and I don't think Alonso wants to miss his pace and threat inbehind
I think we will see some tactical tweak by Alonso in form of an unexpected starter. I could imagine Adli who had some very good games against Bayern. The midfielf pairing will also be interesting. I expect Andrich instead of Garcia but Palacios could be fit again as well.
Grimaldo is a nailed on starter, though, and I don't think Alonso wants to miss his pace and threat inbehind
Yep, i'm pretty excited and can't make out a clear favorite.
At least we now know we indeed get Pavlo+Kimmich again instead of Palhinha. I'm not sold on that, i think we could use the extra physical edge of Palhinha in DM. Don't have a clear preference for Kimmich or Pavlovic alongside, and also no clear preference for Kimmich vs Guerreiro at RB.
Also Olise gets to start, lets hope his red hot form continues.
I agree, Palhinha would have been the better choice today.
Pavlovic often makes good runs in the box but that could cost us today.
Surprisingly no real surprises in our line up 
OMG, Pauli won?! The curse has been lifted!
Never realized it before, but Bayern’s German-English anthem is pretty damn cringe.
BAAAAAYEEEEEERN
Nice defending by Upa, sadly in the wrong box
Filthy dribbling by Bambi vs nearly the whole Bayer defense
Company seems a little too agitated
Kompany is one of those annoying managers who always act so over the top for the cameras.
Don't get why we are approaching the match so passively
The power of mighty Kompanyball
It's not their actual anthem, that is Stern des Südens. But yeah that other awful one that you are referring to has been regularly played in their stadium for decades, and I wish they just stopped.
We're dominating this game. And unlike under Tuchel I don't feel like that will result in a counterattack goal against us.
Dare I say Leverkusen looks a bit scared?
Now they will score first, it is law
And awful.
Yea, don't throw shade at Stern des südens. That's fire.
We do play a song that annoys every opponents fans when we score though.
feck me...
Well
it was the law.
You know what you have done, hang your heads in shame @Hakara , @BayernFan87
Why are Bayern wearing black??
Been promoting different jerseys early in the season.
Probably this year's Oktoberfest kit