. @lewy_official makes it @FCBayernEN goals as #Leipzig and #Dortmund slip up! #Bundesliga MD24 round-up http://ift.tt/2nbCWT1; http://pic.twitter.com/nuF7167vXA
@FCBayernEN: RT @RBLeipzig_EN: Welcome to #Leipzig, @FCBayernEN! ☺👋 And a special welcome back to a former player of ours - Joshua #Kimmich!… https://t.co/NrJAf2UAN3
May 12, 2017 at 10:49PM
May 12, 2017 at 10:49PM
<b>Bundesliga MD 21 Preview: Bayern against Leipzig</b>
For 45 minutes, FC Bayern bedazzled the Allianz Arena with a dominant display of football. Afterwards, they several times came close to throwing away what seemed like a certain win over Hoffenheim. Now the top match against RB Leipzig is just around the corner. Our preview.A whiff of Jupp Heynckes and Pep Guardiola blew through the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening as FC Bayern Munich welcomed TSG Hoffenheim in the DFB-Pokal round of sixteen. Almost right out of the gate, Bayern was off to a great start. Only three minutes had passed when Philippe Coutinho first received the ball in a dangerous area on the edge of the visitors’ penalty area. Instead of a through ball in behind, he chose to have a shot himself. Goal kick.In the 5th minute of play, Bayern took the lead. Thomas Müller got the ball in a half-space, set up Robert Lewandowski, and the Pole comfortably converted for the 1-0 lead. But the referee called the goal back for offside. A decision hinging on millimeters. Nevertheless: A start made to measure for the record cup winners.But then suddenly the ball was in Bayern’s goal after a loss of possession by Coutinho in his own half. 0-1. This goal stood and for the first time in a long time, Bayern had suffered a setback. Hoffenheim had come with a clever game plan: Do not push up too highly, but do not get tied up close to your own penalty area as well – and it had paid off.But Bayern were not ruffled. Despite a well organized opponent and being a goal down, they kept playing with remarkable self-confidence and matter of factness. It followed the equalizer, the 2-1 lead, then the 3-1, all before the interval. In fact, the result at half-time should have been much clearer. But what was even more apparent: There was a clear plan. A first, almost complete display of how Hansi Flick intends his football to look. It was a demonstration of power reminiscent of the good old times.<a href="#fc-bayern-against-leipzig-the-contest-for-the-center"></a>FC Bayern against Leipzig: the contest for the centerOne of the decisive elements of Hansi Flick’s football continues to be the high press, which we have already discussed in the preview of the Hoffenheim match. Let us try to illustrate more clearly why Flick’s concept of pressing is working so well at the moment in a video:However, there are still some little issues left to address. In the first half against Hoffenheim, Bayern managed to prevent diagonal passes from the outside to the inside and were also able to quickly recover their defensive shape after a loss of possession, which made it difficult for Hoffenheim.In the second half, however, they were not close enough to their opponents, as David Alaba admitted after the game. The possible reasons for this are yet to be finally determined. A drop of energy and focus being 4-1 up seems a plausible explanation. On the other hand, there is also the possibility that the team may not be able to sustain their intensive pace of the first half for a full 90 minutes.Either way, it will be necessary for the team to be able to take breaks in possession in which they circulate the ball in their own ranks without giving the opponent the opportunity to counter-attack. Against Mainz this worked quite well over long phases, but against Hoffenheim this “stand-by mode” was missing and so the game finished with an unexpectedly exciting final act.<a href="#leipzig-the-little-runs-make-the-big-difference"></a>Leipzig: The little runs make the big differenceRB Leipzig is a team that immediately punishes lack of concentration and mistakes. 53 goals scored in the league alone speaks for itself. The key to Leipzig’s game is the center, which makes Bayern’s pressing quality such a decisive issue for the coming weekend. Julian Nagelsmann often tries to overload the center irrespective of the formation. Whether he chooses a 4-2-2-2, which has a certain tradition at Leipzig, a back three, or a 4-2-3-1 formation:…
For 45 minutes, FC Bayern bedazzled the Allianz Arena with a dominant display of football. Afterwards, they several times came close to throwing away what seemed like a certain win over Hoffenheim. Now the top match against RB Leipzig is just around the corner. Our preview.A whiff of Jupp Heynckes and Pep Guardiola blew through the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening as FC Bayern Munich welcomed TSG Hoffenheim in the DFB-Pokal round of sixteen. Almost right out of the gate, Bayern was off to a great start. Only three minutes had passed when Philippe Coutinho first received the ball in a dangerous area on the edge of the visitors’ penalty area. Instead of a through ball in behind, he chose to have a shot himself. Goal kick.In the 5th minute of play, Bayern took the lead. Thomas Müller got the ball in a half-space, set up Robert Lewandowski, and the Pole comfortably converted for the 1-0 lead. But the referee called the goal back for offside. A decision hinging on millimeters. Nevertheless: A start made to measure for the record cup winners.But then suddenly the ball was in Bayern’s goal after a loss of possession by Coutinho in his own half. 0-1. This goal stood and for the first time in a long time, Bayern had suffered a setback. Hoffenheim had come with a clever game plan: Do not push up too highly, but do not get tied up close to your own penalty area as well – and it had paid off.But Bayern were not ruffled. Despite a well organized opponent and being a goal down, they kept playing with remarkable self-confidence and matter of factness. It followed the equalizer, the 2-1 lead, then the 3-1, all before the interval. In fact, the result at half-time should have been much clearer. But what was even more apparent: There was a clear plan. A first, almost complete display of how Hansi Flick intends his football to look. It was a demonstration of power reminiscent of the good old times.<a href="#fc-bayern-against-leipzig-the-contest-for-the-center"></a>FC Bayern against Leipzig: the contest for the centerOne of the decisive elements of Hansi Flick’s football continues to be the high press, which we have already discussed in the preview of the Hoffenheim match. Let us try to illustrate more clearly why Flick’s concept of pressing is working so well at the moment in a video:However, there are still some little issues left to address. In the first half against Hoffenheim, Bayern managed to prevent diagonal passes from the outside to the inside and were also able to quickly recover their defensive shape after a loss of possession, which made it difficult for Hoffenheim.In the second half, however, they were not close enough to their opponents, as David Alaba admitted after the game. The possible reasons for this are yet to be finally determined. A drop of energy and focus being 4-1 up seems a plausible explanation. On the other hand, there is also the possibility that the team may not be able to sustain their intensive pace of the first half for a full 90 minutes.Either way, it will be necessary for the team to be able to take breaks in possession in which they circulate the ball in their own ranks without giving the opponent the opportunity to counter-attack. Against Mainz this worked quite well over long phases, but against Hoffenheim this “stand-by mode” was missing and so the game finished with an unexpectedly exciting final act.<a href="#leipzig-the-little-runs-make-the-big-difference"></a>Leipzig: The little runs make the big differenceRB Leipzig is a team that immediately punishes lack of concentration and mistakes. 53 goals scored in the league alone speaks for itself. The key to Leipzig’s game is the center, which makes Bayern’s pressing quality such a decisive issue for the coming weekend. Julian Nagelsmann often tries to overload the center irrespective of the formation. Whether he chooses a 4-2-2-2, which has a certain tradition at Leipzig, a back three, or a 4-2-3-1 formation:…
<b>Daily Schmankerl: Chelsea to offload six players to buy Kai Havertz, Ralf Rangnick moves to AC Milan, Mandzukic free agent</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sf0cQwMaRWFSRvZchc-2LkuQtGs=/0x0:3386x2257/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67024824/1173457664.jpg.0.jpg">Northern Ireland v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier</a> Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty ImagesChelsea have six players on the chopping block whose transfer fees would be just enough to buy Kai Havertz.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/chelsea">Chelsea</a> shipping off six players to buy one Havertz (<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/kai-havertz-chelsea-will-fuer-leverkusen-star-6-spieler-wegschicken-71724098,jsPageReloaded=true.bild.html">Bild</a>)A report by The Sun corroborated by Bild claims that Chelsea intends to ship off six players to fill its transfer war chest. The players in question are:Michy Batshuayi: 26, striker, valued at €17.5mMarcos Alonso: 29, left-back, €20m<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/players/249427/danny-drinkwater">Danny Drinkwater</a>: 30, central midfield, €4.8mTiemoué Bakayoko: 25, defensive mid, €25.5mKenedy: 24, left midfield, €9.5mEmerson Palmieri: 25, left-back, €25mHypothetically speaking, if Chelsea sold all of them at market value, that would bring in €102.3m, <em>just</em> enough to buy Kai Havertz from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>, who had held fast to their €100m price tag throughout. That would unite Havertz with his <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a> teammate Timo Werner — a formidable pair!Bild adds, however, that according to their information Chelsea has not yet made an offer for Havertz. Havertz himself meanwhile wants to hold talks with his own club, who hope that they can hold on to him for another season.Ralf Rangnick to join <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/ac-milan">AC Milan</a> (<a href="https://www.transfermarkt.us/news/view?id=364768">Transfermarkt</a>)The 62-year-old sporting director of RB Leipzig and erstwhile coach has found an appealing new project in AC Milan. Rangnick has agreed to become the new head coach of AC Milan, replacing <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/players/206009/stefano-pioli">Stefano Pioli</a> and may also become the club’s sporting director.It was Rangnick’s insistence on having such total control over his clubs that ruled him out of collaboration at <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> when the Bavarians were weighing their options to replace Niko Kovac.And literally while I was typing, Fabrizio Romano gives the official “here we go”!Ralf Rangnick agrees to become new AC Milan manager starting from next season. Confirmed and here we go ⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AcMilan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AcMilan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leipzig?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leipzig</a> <a href="https://t.co/xDs50mNaSg">https://t.co/xDs50mNaSg</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1280307345768284160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2020</a>Mario Mandzukic terminates contract with Al-Duhail (<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mandzukic-terminates-al-duhail-contract/120jx95wxfcvk1jtl3a2x0cfxk">GOAL</a>)Six months in Qatar were enough for Mario Mandzukic. The former Bayern Munich and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/juventus">Juventus</a> striker has terminated his contract with Al-Duhail and is now a free agent.Mandzukic left Juventus for Qatar after losing his place in the lineup, the final insult being his omission from the club’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> squad.It…
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sf0cQwMaRWFSRvZchc-2LkuQtGs=/0x0:3386x2257/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67024824/1173457664.jpg.0.jpg">Northern Ireland v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier</a> Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty ImagesChelsea have six players on the chopping block whose transfer fees would be just enough to buy Kai Havertz.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/chelsea">Chelsea</a> shipping off six players to buy one Havertz (<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/kai-havertz-chelsea-will-fuer-leverkusen-star-6-spieler-wegschicken-71724098,jsPageReloaded=true.bild.html">Bild</a>)A report by The Sun corroborated by Bild claims that Chelsea intends to ship off six players to fill its transfer war chest. The players in question are:Michy Batshuayi: 26, striker, valued at €17.5mMarcos Alonso: 29, left-back, €20m<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/players/249427/danny-drinkwater">Danny Drinkwater</a>: 30, central midfield, €4.8mTiemoué Bakayoko: 25, defensive mid, €25.5mKenedy: 24, left midfield, €9.5mEmerson Palmieri: 25, left-back, €25mHypothetically speaking, if Chelsea sold all of them at market value, that would bring in €102.3m, <em>just</em> enough to buy Kai Havertz from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>, who had held fast to their €100m price tag throughout. That would unite Havertz with his <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a> teammate Timo Werner — a formidable pair!Bild adds, however, that according to their information Chelsea has not yet made an offer for Havertz. Havertz himself meanwhile wants to hold talks with his own club, who hope that they can hold on to him for another season.Ralf Rangnick to join <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/ac-milan">AC Milan</a> (<a href="https://www.transfermarkt.us/news/view?id=364768">Transfermarkt</a>)The 62-year-old sporting director of RB Leipzig and erstwhile coach has found an appealing new project in AC Milan. Rangnick has agreed to become the new head coach of AC Milan, replacing <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/players/206009/stefano-pioli">Stefano Pioli</a> and may also become the club’s sporting director.It was Rangnick’s insistence on having such total control over his clubs that ruled him out of collaboration at <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> when the Bavarians were weighing their options to replace Niko Kovac.And literally while I was typing, Fabrizio Romano gives the official “here we go”!Ralf Rangnick agrees to become new AC Milan manager starting from next season. Confirmed and here we go ⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AcMilan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AcMilan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leipzig?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leipzig</a> <a href="https://t.co/xDs50mNaSg">https://t.co/xDs50mNaSg</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1280307345768284160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2020</a>Mario Mandzukic terminates contract with Al-Duhail (<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mandzukic-terminates-al-duhail-contract/120jx95wxfcvk1jtl3a2x0cfxk">GOAL</a>)Six months in Qatar were enough for Mario Mandzukic. The former Bayern Munich and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/juventus">Juventus</a> striker has terminated his contract with Al-Duhail and is now a free agent.Mandzukic left Juventus for Qatar after losing his place in the lineup, the final insult being his omission from the club’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> squad.It…
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GkoZfpCzM8elcggIaZ_nJZWFhjs=/32x0:2995x1975/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68738408/1229910741.0.jpg">Istanbul Basaksehir v RB Leipzig: Group H - UEFA Champions League</a>Photo by Ahmad Mora/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesHere we go! Bayern Munich will look to stay hot against Hoffenheim this weekend!<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1354655622629875712?s=20">United will contend on Upamecano and wants Baumgartner as well (@FabrizioRomano)</a>The competition for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano could get heated. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Upamecano will not be changing clubs during this window (which was pretty obvious), but he also let it be known that <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> will be in the “race” for the 22-year-old when the bidding starts to get hot-and-heavy:To be clear about Dayot Upamecano. No chances for him to leave RB Leipzing in the coming days, he’ll be sold next summer [release clause €42.5m]. Manchester United are *not* in talks to sign him in January. The race is open for next summer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leipzig?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leipzig</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Upamecano?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Upamecano</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mufc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1354655622629875712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2021</a>Manchester United also reportedly has its eyes on Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13857466/man-utd-hoffenheim-christoph-baumgartner-transfer/">The Sun</a>:MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a move for Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner. The 21-year-old has been hailed as one of Austria’s biggest talents for years – and is already turning heads in the Bundesliga.SunSport understands that United have been tracking Baumgartner closely with a view to bringing him to Old Trafford to bolster their attacking options. A bid in the summer is most likely, but with the player’s contract running out in 2023, his current price tag of £16m is only going to increase. And with Hoffenheim’s history of getting good value for money – such as £29m for Roberto Firmino and £40m for Joelinton – Old Trafford <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com">chiefs</a> will be expecting tough negotiations.Several other Premier League sides are also interested, but United are leading the way for the player that has been dubbed the new Michael Ballack. Baumgartner joined Hoffenheim as a 16-year-old in the summer of 2017, and was given his league debut by former coach Julian Nagelsmann.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> fans will get a chance to see if Baumgartner lives up to the hype this weekend.<a href="https://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=211646">Parma moving on to Piatek as well? (Transfer Market Web)</a>Per <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-joshua-zirkzee-steht-vor-einem-wechsel-zum-ac-parma/12201068/34089?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&wkz=WXTNL1&utm_source=Twitter&Echobox=1611824776">Sky Sports</a>, Parma has convinced Joshua Zirkzee of its plans for him and the Dutch youngster could be moving to Italy as soon as this weekend. However, should something fall through, it looks like the Italian club could have a contingency plan in Hertha Berlin striker Krzysztof Piatek.Piatek seems set to part ways with Hertha Berlin and now Parma appears to be putting its hat into the ring:Recently pursued by <a href="https://www.violanation.com">Fiorentina</a>, Fulham, and Genoa, Polish international striker Krzysztof Piatek (25), according to Sky Sport Italia, has now been inquired about by Parma. Former <a href="https://acmilan.theoffside.com">AC Milan</a> hitman, however, might end…
RB Leipzig v VfB Stuttgart - 1. Bundesliga Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images Will RB Leipzig keep its start striker? According to a report from transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško has reached an agreement Newcastle United on personal terms. The two clubs, however, would need to come to accord on a transfer fee: Benjamin #Sesko has an agreement in principle with #Newcastle for a contract until 2030. #NUFC are now working to reach a deal with #Leipzig. #transfersNot so fast, though. Other reports indicate that no agreement has been reached and that talks are still ongoing: Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano⚪️⚫️ Newcastle and Benjamin Šesko, talks ongoing as revealed days ago and this remains the situation as of today……next week, more to follow. ⤵️Sky Germany’s Philipp Hinze⚫️ Newcastle United have now entered into negotiations with Benjamin Sesko’s agents. The club and the player’s camp are in talks. Despite other reports, there is, according to our information, no fundamental verbal agreement yet. However, the Magpies are seriously pushing! Should an agreement be reached, Newcastle will then approach RB Leipzig. They continue to demand a package of around €80 million. @SkySportDESky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg ⤵️ There is currently no agreement between Newcastle and Benjamin #Sesko — not even a principle one.#NUFC are in talks with the player’s camp, with RB Leipzig have not received an offer yet. The situation also depends on what happens with Alexander Isak. To complicate matters further, Plettenberg also captured information stating that Manchester United is now also firmly in the running for the Slovenian: Manchester United and Newcastle are currently in talks with Benjamin #Sesko‘s management. Both teams have presented their projects and financial offers. #MUFC The decision now lies mainly with the player and his camp. Offers are expected to be formally submitted to RB Leipzig following the verbal agreement. However, #NUFC pushing a lot.Where things could turn in favor of Newcastle is if Alexander Isak leaves for Liverpool FC, which is expected to happen in the coming weeks. At that point, the Magpies might be inclined to ramp up their interest in Šeško.At one point, Šeško was a transfer target for Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich is getting Liverpool’s Luis Diaz...now what? Let’s talk through why we should take a step back, relax, and try to make the best of the move. Also, we’ve got some ideas about what might be next for Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart for Nick Woltemade, why kicking the tires on Benjamin Šeško could be a good idea, the prospect of Gianluigi Donnarumma at Bayern, Jamal Musiala’ comeback plan, and MORE! You can get the podcast on Patreon, Acast, Spotify, any leading podcast distributor, or below: Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.
via Bavarian Football Works - All Posts https://ift.tt/gF9iCtO
via Bavarian Football Works - All Posts https://ift.tt/gF9iCtO
