Germany suffer injury blow ahead of 2018 World Cup
Lars Stindl’s hopes of making Germany’s World Cup squad are over after the Borussia Monchengladbach forward was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.The 29-year-old attacker will need an operation and is expected to be sidelined for three months, denying him the chance to feature for his country in Russia.Stindl – who scored the winning goal for Germany in the Confederations Cup final last year – was hurt in a first-half collision with Schalke defender Thilo Kehrer during the 1-1 Bundesliga draw on Saturday.“To get injured at this time is very tough,” he told the club’s website.“I am not able to help my team during this important part of the season and it is very bitter that my dream of playing at the Word Cup is now crushed.”Despite managing just six league goals in the campaign, Stindl was part of Joachim Low’s national team squad for the high-profile friendlies against Spain and Brazil last month.Sad news for @stindl28 😢Borussia's captain sustained an ankle injury yesterday which will rule him out for the rest of the season 🚑Come back stronger, Lars! #DieFohlen pic.twitter.com/QDW4pvWgMO— Gladbach (@borussia_en) April 29, 2018Read more...

<a href="https://t.me/fcbayernen">&#8299;&#8298;&#8300;&#8301;&#8302;</a><b>Daily Schmankerl: Benfica player thinks Niko Kova&#269; will succeed in Munich; Bayern players honored; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/oJ7ATmg-1ogO7C-KxLkjTLYmdAw=/0x0:2435x1623/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62600165/1065915350.jpg.0.jpg">Media</a>Match Day 13 and Werder Bremen await Die Roten...<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/benfica-star-seferovic-bayern-coach-kovac-kaempft-sich-ueberall-raus-58707044.bild.html">Benfica’s Haris Seferovi&#263; praises Niko Kova&#269; (Bild)</a>Haris Seferovi&#263; played for Niko Kova&#269; at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/eintracht-frankfurt">Eintracht Frankfurt</a> from March 2016 to July 2017 and thinks the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> coach will prove his mettle in Bavaria.I wish him this with all my heart, because I know from Frankfurt what he does and how he works. He is a guy who gets his way. I believe in Niko! If he wants something, then he fights until he gets it! He then does not look left and right, just straight ahead.Meanwhile, Kova&#269; is seeking to guide his squad back to better performances in the Bundesliga as the Bavarians will do battle with Werder Bremen. Bremen has Bayern loanee Marco Friedl rostered, though the outside back has not garnered much playing time.&#65039; Niko Kovac ahead of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SVWFCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SVWFCB</a>: "We need to perform on the weekend. Each and every individual must deliver." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/gVtBBsIW0o">pic.twitter.com/gVtBBsIW0o</a>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1068462697732288517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2018</a><a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1068180338827042818">Bayern places three on the Champions League Team of the Week (@FCBayernUS)</a><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/236837/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/110495/arjen-robben">Arjen Robben</a>, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/257614/joshua-kimmich">Joshua Kimmich</a> were named to the Champions League team of the week for their respective performances in Bayern’s 5-1 win over Benfica.3&#65039;&#8419; 's in the <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChampionsLeague</a> team of the week!

Well done boys. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/RWSHuNbGnm">pic.twitter.com/RWSHuNbGnm</a>— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1068180338827042818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2018</a><a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1068146146433007616">Thorgan Hazard wins award and “weirdest trophy” (@borussia_en)</a>The “weirdest trophy” appears to be a scaled down version of the Manneken Pis statue in Brussels....which also appears on the label of my favorite beer, <a href="https://www.brasserielefebvre.be/beer/blanche-de-bruxelles/">Blanche de Bruxelles</a>.Belgium's best export? Not beer. Not chocolate. It's a Foal <a href="https://twitter.com/HazardThorgan8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HazardThorgan8</a> was voted October 2018's Best Foreign-Based Player by Belgian fans! Also, the trophy for weirdest trophy goes to... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieFohlen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieFohlen</a> <a href="https://t.co/J7pTu…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: RB Leipzig’s price tag on Timo Werner; Manchester City scouting Luka Jovic; and MORE Bayern Munich news!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XDIkIWK2WKMC5ckjN_l356U0W6k=/0x0:3258x2172/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63144191/Werner_3.0.jpg">Media</a> Could #TimoTime be a reality in Bavaria next season? <a href="https://twitter.com/GERFootDaily/status/1101079901350883329">Price tag on Werner will foster negotiations (@GERFootDaily)</a>According to Bild (as captured by @GERFootDaily), the negotiating between <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> and RB Leipzig will begin at €60m and have a floor of €40m. Of course, both Bayern and Werner could attempt to wait it out until 2020 for a free transfer, but it is unlikely that Die Roten Bullen will let that happen. A final sale somewhere around €50m is probably what both sides are looking at. BILD: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> will probably initially demand around 60 million euros for Timo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werner?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werner</a>, 40 million euros would be the absolute minimum in summer 2019.

According to Oliver Mintzlaff (CEO), <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBL</a> have an agreement with Wernerˋs agent: sign a new contract or leave in summer 2019. <a href="https://t.co/F8bG3uh7JJ">https://t.co/F8bG3uh7JJ</a>— German Football Daily (@GERFootDaily) <a href="https://twitter.com/GERFootDaily/status/1101079901350883329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a><a href="https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/liverpool/liverpool-fans-react-to-werner-setback">Werner news spoils day for Liverpool fans (Football Fancast)</a>Let’s just say the rumors formally linking Werner to Bayern did not go over so well with Liverpool <a href="https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/liverpool/liverpool-fans-react-to-werner-setback">fans</a>. It seems that a few Liverpool supporters were looking forward to seeing Werner taking the pitch at Anfield. Below is just one of the reactions: Gutted over Werner. All these Germans always choose the easy route and just join Bayern.....— Jay (@FutebolJay) <a href="https://twitter.com/FutebolJay/status/1100749928131903488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2019</a><a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1101092935708360704">M’Gladbach getting hyped for the match against Bayern (@borussia_en)</a>Borussia Monchengladbach manager Dieter Hecking is ready for an exciting tilt against Bayern. ️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hecking?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hecking</a>: This is a game that electrifies the masses. The stadium will be sold out. We can't wait."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieFohlen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieFohlen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BMGFCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BMGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/kirYcjlmMX">pic.twitter.com/kirYcjlmMX</a>— Gladbach (@borussia_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1101092935708360704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Bundesliga_EN/status/1099587484512600065">Brandt and Havertz go under the microscope (@Bundesliga_EN)</a>Perhaps this is a little more relevant today than earlier in the week, but the Bundesliga did a brief analysis of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>’s Kai Havertz and Julian Brandt. Havertz, of course, has been linked to Bayern in SportBild’s recent transfer bombshell, while it was also made known that <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/2/27/18241368/bayern-munich-dani-olmo-timo-werner-lucas-hernandez-jann-fiete-arp-kai-havertz-julian-brandt">Brandt may be available</a> for a reasonable fee (€25.7m).We put <a href="https://twitter.com/kaihavertz29?ref_src=twsr…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bundesliga coaching changes; Ilkay Gundogan and Samuel Umtiti to Bayern (!?); Manchester United’s “dream list” of transfers; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/A1Q0Rqjt4Uyk0uPmLLhqAd_vk7k=/0x0:1555x1037/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63386254/Marco_Rose.0.jpg">Media</a> There is A LOT going on already today. <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1115933629417492480">Bundesliga coaching changes (@borussia_en)</a>RB Salzburg coach Marco Rose has built a very solid reputation for himself over the past few years. Leading what is considered to be the “B” side of the Red Bull footballing empire, Rose has shown the ability to develop talent, build a team, and achieve success. Now, the 42-year-old will take over at Borussia Monchengladbach next season in place of outgoing coach Dieter Hecking. Marco Rose will be our new head coach as of the 2019/20 season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieFohlen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieFohlen</a> <a href="https://t.co/jJ75SSGkaD">pic.twitter.com/jJ75SSGkaD</a>— Gladbach (@borussia_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1115933629417492480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2019</a>Rose, of course, has been mentoring heralded 18-year-old midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, who has been linked to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a>.Meanwhile, FC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/augsburg">Augsburg</a> brought in Martin Schmidt yesterday.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reuter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reuter</a>: "We haven't just brought Martin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Schmidt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Schmidt</a> in for the last six games. He's got a long-term contract until June 2021."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCA</a> <a href="https://t.co/XaSvQ5LmjJ">pic.twitter.com/XaSvQ5LmjJ</a>— FC Augsburg English (@FCA_World) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCA_World/status/1115654937306959875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2019</a><a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/134544/lucas-hernandez-no-viene-solo-bayern-fichara-otro-defensa-liga-70-millones">Bayern interested in Umtiti? (Don Balon)</a>It’s never too early for Don Balon. The Don is reporting that Bayern Munich could make a place for FC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a> defender Samuel Umtiti. Bayern is considering the signing of another central defender from La Liga, but this time from Barcelona. Samuel Umtiti has called the attention and they have 70 million euros to (acquire) him, but the Catalan club wants 80 million euros for him.<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/bad-news-for-pep-guardiola-as-bundesliga-big-guns-chase-man-city-rebel">Gundogan to Bayern? (TEAMtalk)</a>There have been rumors that Bayern is looking too add a central midfielder in the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>. Could <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>’s Ilkay Gundogan fill that void?Manchester City contract rebel Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly a summer transfer target for Bayern Munich. The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a> midfielder is yet to pen a new deal at The Etihad despite extensive talks with City officials.Now though, according to Sky in Germany, Bayern are watching developments closely and could launch a move for Gundogan in this summer’s transfer window. That would come as a huge blow to Guardiola, who is already on the lookout for a holding player to replace Fernandinho long-term.<a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/primera-division/primera-division/james-rodriguez-pass-real-madrid-fc-bayern-61131670.sport.html">United’s dream transfer list includes some familiar names (Sport Bild)</a>Bayern has been linked to <a href="https://www.s…

Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Mönchengladbach drop points
FC Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga Erling Haaland was given a yellow card after a scuffle with the opposition in the 30th minute. | Photo by Peter Fastl/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThe most threatening title-contenders all dropped points this matchday, two of them against bottom-table sides this afternoon.Today was a great day for FC Bayern fans as a result of today’s fixtures. Some key title-contenders dropped points to bottom-half clubs that could surely come back to bite them in this season’s conclusion.Augsburg shocked the young Dortmund team 2-0 at the WWK Arena, placing themselves as the number one seed in the Bundesliga (for now)! This is also the first time that Augsburg has ever won both of their opening fixtures in the Bundesliga. So congrats to them. Danke Augsburg! On the other hand, some Dortmund fans are calling for Favre to be sacked in hopes of avoiding another season below expectations.Mönchengladbach had a particularly unimpressive day as well. They drew Union Berlin 1-1 at home after Nico Schlotterbeck got a late equalizer for Union. They now start the season with just a point in their first two fixtures.Corner kick. Equaliser for Union (80')#DieFohlen #BMGFCU 1-[1]— Gladbach (@borussia_en) September 26, 2020RB Leipzig, another contender, had to settle for a single point in a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. That leaves Leipzig tied in second place with Eintracht Frankfurt on 4 points.Augsburg currently sit alone at the top of the table with 6 points, but it is Bayern’s spot to take pending on tomorrow’s result against Hoffenheim. Bayern remain the clear favourite for this year’s title, but a developing Dortmund core look to challenge the Bavarian giants this year. Will experience and grit trump young talent for the ninth year in a row? We still have plenty of time to find out.Read more...

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/C_2kYyck3EgtxqPMjE56gR3BI3c=/0x62:4089x2788/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68641141/1295354477.0.jpg">Media</a>Photo by Lars Baron/Getty ImagesBayern Munich lost their first game in 2021 after a five-goal thriller at Borussia-Park.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> has lost their second game of the 2020/2021 season and their first game this year after a thrilling Friday night clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach. <em>Die Elf vom Niederrhein</em> (The eleven from Lower Rhine) deservedly won against a lackluster Bayern.<a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@borussia_en</a> surprise Bayern with a sensational comeback <a href="https://t.co/yI8cgwGp6M">pic.twitter.com/yI8cgwGp6M</a>— 433 (@433) <a href="https://twitter.com/433/status/1347655965177475073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a>Marco Rose outwitted Hansi FlickMarco Rose showed his intentions before the game even started. With both Christoph Kramer and Denis Zakaria starting, it was clear that the usual deep-lying Florian Neuhaus would have more of an offensive role while the two defensive midfielders offered stability behind him. Instead of the normal 4-2-3-1 formation, Rose set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation and a midfield trio that consisted of two defensively focused midfielders.TEAM NEWS It's a return to the starting XI for <a href="https://twitter.com/bensebainiRams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bensebainiRams</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieFohlen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieFohlen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BMGFCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BMGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/shN3rg2j0t">pic.twitter.com/shN3rg2j0t</a>— Gladbach (@borussia_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1347612543930535936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2021</a>For Hansi Flick and his <em>Die Roten</em>, it was business as usual. High-defensive line, a number 6 and a number 8 in the midfield, and two tricky wingers on each respective side of Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski. Fliki-taka can on its best days win the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a>, on an average day it can lose to a decent football team. What is interesting is that Flick seems to know the problem. As he mentioned in his press conference, it is the play without this season that is considerably worse. The constant pressing machine and the lethal offensive runs made by all eleven players is missing, and it is costing Bayern Munich points.I believe Rose prepared for this as he set out his team to perfection. Gladbach gladly let Bayern play the ball within their backline, patiently waiting for an opening to counter. Because of Kramer and Zakaria’s presence, Gladbach had extra cover deep in their midfield and was extremely skilled at limiting any clear-cut Bayern chances. On the ball, Gladbach did not waste much time building up any-play as they played extremely direct and with purpose. Further down the pitch, they were able to play out of Bayern’s press as they had two players linking up the defense and midfield, Zakaria and Kramer.Flick and his Bayern didn’t change their tactics from previous games. In all honesty, why should they? When it works, it works to perfection. But today it didn’t, and I credit that to Marco Rose and his excellent Gladbach side.Lack of individual qualityIndeed, it wasn’t just because of Borussia’s set-up that Bayern lost the game. Most Bayern players had a poor game. Starting with the obvious, Bayern’s defense has not been great as of late. The last time they kept a clean sheet in the Bundesliga was in October 2020, and I would argue that today was <strong>the</strong> worst defensive performance under Hansi Flick. Everyone in the backline, except for Manuel Neuer, had a really poor game. Niklas Süle became a bully victim to the Swiss beast that is Breel Embolo while David Alaba looked out of his depth.…

Borussia Moenchengladbach v 1. FC Koeln - BundesligaPhoto by Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty ImagesBorussia Dortmund got its man.In a somewhat surprising Monday announcement, Borussia Mönchengladbach manager Marco Rose will move to Borussia Dortmund after the season.While Rose was linked to Dortmund several times in recent months, the timing was really the real shocking aspect of the move. As of now, Dortmund resides in sixth place of the table, while M’Gladbach is in seventh. The two clubs will be heavily competing just to clinch European football at this point, let alone a top-four Champions League position:ℹ️ Marco #Rose has opted to leave Gladbach at the end of the season and join Borussia Dortmund.#DieFohlen pic.twitter.com/sSDDU679gO— Gladbach (@borussia_en) February 15, 2021In recent days, Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl had been publicly discussing Rose’s future with the club, but it appears that the Borussia Dortmund rumors were accurate.“We have held a lot of talks in recent weeks to discuss Marco’s future,” said Eberl in a statement issued by the club’s social media account. “Unfortunately, he has opted to trigger a clause in his contract and leave this summer. Until then, we will work hard to achieve our goals in the league, cup and Europe together.”

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Borussia Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt - BundesligaPhoto by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesAdi Hütter will leave Eintracht Frankfurt after this season.In news that was anticipated after word leaked out yesterday, Borussia Mönchengladbach has officially announced that it has hired Eintracht Frankfurt manager Adi Hütter to take the reins at Borussia Park next season.Current Gladbach head coach Marco Rose is exiting his post after this season to take over at Borussia Dortmund:BREAKING: Adi #Hütter will take over as Borussia head coach from 2021/22, signing a three-year contract with the Foals ✍️#DieFohlen pic.twitter.com/d7JVR2vvQz— Gladbach (@borussia_en) April 13, 2021Hütter has done a magnificent job with Die Adler since taking over for Niko Kovac in 2018 and will lead a Borussia Mönchengladbach side whose season was derailed by the news that the 44-year-old Rose would be moving on after the season.“We’re delighted that Adi Hütter has agreed to join us,” said Gladbach’s sporting director Max Eberl told the club website. “He is the best coach to take on the challenges and goals that we have as a team and as a club from summer and beyond.”The Bundesliga coaching carousel will continue now as Eintracht Frankfurt will be on the hunt for a new skipper for its talented roster.

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Germany v Romania - 2022 FIFA World Cup QualifierPhoto by Markus Gilliar/Getty ImagesComing off of an international break, a couple of Germany players could be headed in different directions for their respective clubs.Germany had another successful international break under Hansi Flick and some of the former Bayern Munich manager’s players could be headed in different directions for their respective clubs.SC Freiburg defender Nico Schlotterbeck, whose spot on the Germany national team could be somewhat in doubt when players like Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng, and Matthias Ginter are fully healthy and ready to go, is making great progress according to his club coach Christian Streich:#Streich über Nico #Schlotterbeck: "Es ist positiv, dass er beim @DFB_Team dabei ist, weil er viel lernen kann. Er ist nicht enttäuscht. Und wenn er so weitermacht, dann wird er bestimmt auch dabei bleiben kann und die Belohnung kriegen. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit ihm." pic.twitter.com/Jrjz4pJl99— SC Freiburg (@scfreiburg) October 14, 2021#Streich about Nico #Schlotterbeck: “It is positive that he is with Germany because he can learn a lot. He’s not disappointed. And if he continues like this, then he will definitely be able to stick with it and get the reward. I am very happy with him.”While Streich is upbeat and positive, Borussia Mönchengladbach manager Adi Hütter did not seem to really indicate that midfielder Florian Neuhaus is close to re-gaining his position on the squad. Right now, Neuhaus seems to be stuck behind Denis Zakaria and Manu Koné on Hütter’s depth chart:️ Hütter: "Flo Neuhaus is training well. He's taking on the battle. It's not about individual players, but rather the whole team. It's important to have healthy competition for places and that the players embrace that."#DieFohlen #BMGVfB pic.twitter.com/S1d8WaVxm7— Gladbach (@borussia_en) October 14, 2021For Neuhaus, the midfielder will need to do whatever he can to get back in the lineup. While Flick has not indicated Neuhaus’ current role with Gladbach is a problem, it could eventually be an issue if he cannot get on the pitch.

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TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Mönchengladbach - BundesligaPhoto by Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesCould Bayern Munich make a shock move for Denis Zakaria?According to a report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Juventus and two English clubs are all in contact with Borussia Mönchengladbach regarding midfielder Denis Zakaria.Zakaria is a free agent at the end of the season and Gladbach might be looking to get something for the midfielder rather than risk losing him for free in July:Official. Denis Zakaria has communicated to Borussia Mönchengladbach his plan to leave the club as free agent at the end of the season. ⚪️ #BMG

FC Bayern, Barcelona, Juventus and two English clubs are in contact with his agent. Nothing agreed/decided yet.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 29, 2021It has been a bad week already for Gladbach. Just yesterday, Matthias Ginter declared he would be leaving as a free agent at the end of the season. That could represent two valuable assets leaving the club for free. It is easy to estimate that the players could have brought Gladbach back at least €50 to €60 million combined if they were sold last summer.Now, though, the club is slugging through a season where it might not have a chance at Europe in 2022/2023 — and where it could lose two key players for free.For good measure, Gladbach announced the upcoming moves on their Twitter account:Bei weiteren Spielern, deren Verträge zum Saisonende auslaufen, gibt es Klarheit: @Deniszakaria8 hat Borussia mitgeteilt, dass er den Verein im Sommer verlassen möchte. Auch @MatzeGinter wird in der nächsten Saison nicht mehr für #dieFohlen spielen.
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FC Bayern after Corona casesPhoto by Peter Kneffel/picture alliance via Getty ImagesWith up to eight players unavailable after testing postive, Bayern will struggle to field a proper XI against Gladbach this Friday.2022 is off to a poor start as it looks like Bayern Munich may not be able to play their opening game of the Ruckrunde. The clash against Borussia Monchengladbach is currently in serious jeopardy after EIGHT players on the Bavarian side tested positive for COVID-19 this week.BMG sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that Bayern have asked the DFL for a postponement:️ Eberl: "Bayern are keen to postpone the game. Ultimately, it's the DFL's decision though. We're not concerning ourselves with the situation. We're preparing intensively and our full focus is on the match."#DieFohlen #FCBBMG pic.twitter.com/t2j3NJGml4— Gladbach (@borussia_en) January 5, 2022Gladbach themselves have four players who’ve tested positive at the moment. However, no team have more positive cases than Bayern, who will miss a significant chunk of the starting XI for the Bundesliga restart:Teams with the most Covid cases in the Bundesliga [ Bild] pic.twitter.com/bpsGGvWc4t— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) January 5, 2022The situation is made worse by the fact that Bayern’s reserve team is on break, and none of the players can be called up at the moment. Gabriel Vidovic, who was supposed to take part in training with the first team, is also out with a cold. Only ten outfield players managed to take part in team training today, with Niklas Sule and Leon Goretzka missing due to possible injury.So will the game be postponed? Per the rules, a club can request it if they have fewer than 15 available players. With injuries, Bayern should fall just under the limit. If that’s the case, then the ball will be in the DFL’s court. We’ll keep you updated with their decision.

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