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Report: Juventus interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka

Leon Goretzka's strong performances have caught the attention of clubs like Juventus.

Goretzka may consider leaving Bayern Munich due to uncertainty around his squad position and the next head coach. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

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Report: Juventus could be serious with Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka after scouting trip

Leon Goretzka catching Juventus' attention

Goretzka's commitment to Bayern Munich [ more ]

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Leon Goretzka is focused on Bayern Munich amid links to Juventus

Goretzka not interested in Juventus move

Importance of Goretzka for Bayern Munich squad [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka not thinking of Juventus move; FC Barcelona shot down two Bayern proposals for Ronald Araujo; Man City's Joao Cancelo wants to stay at Barca; Mathys Tel honored; and MORE!

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Milan potentially benefiting from Zirkzee's return to Bayern [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Juventus tracking Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka?; Chelsea rivals Manchester United for Mathys Tel; PSG eyes Joshua Kimmich; Jamal Musiala recognized; Should Harry Kane have moved to Real Madrid or Manchester City?; and MORE!

Leon Goretzka linked to Juventus in Serie A transfer rumors

Chelsea and Manchester United interested in Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel [ more ]

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Conflicting reports on the future of Leon Goretzka with Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka was left out of Bayern Munich's starting XI for consecutive matches, causing speculation about his future.

Reports conflict on whether Goretzka is considering a move away from Bayern Munich or is committed to staying. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Leon Goretzka still has a chance to make Germany's Euros squad, says Bayern Munich CEO

Leon Goretzka faces uncertainty for the 2024 Euros squad selection.

Bayern CEO believes Goretzka can secure his spot with good performances. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer surprised by Leon Goretzka's Germany snub

Leon Goretzka not called up for Germany's matches despite known ambition and ability.

Injury prevented Aleksandar Pavlović from playing for Germany, with no replacement named. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic discusses being called up to the German national team "over" Leon Goretzka

Aleksandar Pavlovic received his first-ever call-up to the German national team due to stellar performances at Bayern Munich.

Leon Goretzka was left out of the national team squad possibly due to poor performances. [ more ]

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Thomas Tuchel on Leon Goretzka's Germany snub in favor of Bayern Munich teammate Aleksandar Pavlovic

Thomas Tuchel respects Julian Nagelsmann's decision on Germany call-ups.

Leon Goretzka excluded for Aleksandar Pavlović's first senior team call-up. [ more ]

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New role, new man: Leon Goretzka is now bossing the midfield for Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka is excelling for Bayern Munich in a new position.

Thomas Tuchel's tactical alignment is working well for the club. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich exec Max Eberl says club will take care of "important player" Leon Goretzka

Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka not selected for German national team

Bayern Munich executive expresses support for Goretzka [ more ]

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Christoph Freund comments on Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic receiving a Germany call-up

Nagelsmann chooses Pavlović over Goretzka for German national team

Bayern's sporting director praises Pavlović and expresses disappointment over Goretzka's exclusion [ more ]

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Report: Julian Nagelsmann to call-up Aleksandar Pavlovic rather than Bayern Munich teammate Leon Goretzka

Julian Nagelsmann chooses Pavlović over Goretzka for German national team call-up

Goretzka's future with the national team at risk due to Pavlović's call-up [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Mainz; Thomas Muller talks why Uli Hoene is still so important; Harry Kane...the complete striker?; Marco Reus to MLS?; Eric Dier to get England call-up?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich showcased creativity and energy in their 8-1 victory over Mainz 05.

Goretzka had a strong performance, contributing to multiple goals and displaying a hot streak of play. [ more ]

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Leon Goretzka feels Bayern Munich wins against Lazio, Mainz are independent of one another

Bayern Munich won emphatically 8-1 against Mainz, showing a strong reaction after their previous victories.

Leon Goretzka's performance with a brace and two assists was pivotal in Bayern Munich's dominant win over Mainz. [ more ]

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Match awards from Bayern Munich's 8-1 obliteration of Mainz

Leon Goretzka shines with two goals and an assist for Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane continues to impress in the Bundesliga with four hat-tricks in his debut season. [ more ]

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Weekend Warm-up: Futures of Bayern Munich stars Leon Goretzka and Matthijs de Ligt likely tied to coaching decision; Bundesliga predictions; Throwing it back to George Thorogood; Talking Curb Your Enthusiasm; and MORE!

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De Ligt's future at Bayern [ more ]

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Report: Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka on thin ice at Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel not solely to blame for Bayern Munich's struggles; players like Kimmich and Goretzka also share responsibility.

Bayern Munich's management closely monitoring Kimmich and Goretzka post-Tuchel's departure, assessing their leadership potential and performance. [ more ]

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Leon Goretzka searching for answers after Bayern Munich's devastating loss to VfL Bochum

Leon Goretzka mentions individual mistakes contributing to losses

Team's struggle with finding solutions to opponents' tactics [ more ]

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Report: At least three Bayern Munich players under the microscope due to performance issues

Bayern Munich is questioning the future of Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, and Serge Gnabry.

The club may consider selling players who are inconsistent or have high salaries. [ more ]

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Leon Goretzka slams the condition of the pitch in Bayern Munich's 3-2 away win to Augsburg

Bayern Munich managed to win against Augsburg despite poor pitch conditions.

Midfielder Leon Goretzka criticized the pitch, calling it 'incredibly unattractive football.' [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Transfer updates on Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, and Leroy Sane; Manchester United passing on Matthijs de Ligt; Real Madrid eyes Bayern starlet; PSG wants Leny Yoro; and MORE!

Leroy Sané has not received a contract offer from Bayern Munich yet and may consider a move back to England if an extension does not happen.

Alphonso Davies has a superior offer from Bayern Munich compared to what Real Madrid is offering.

Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka have no plans of leaving Bayern Munich and the club remains their first choice. [ more ]

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Thomas Tuchel says Leon Goretzka is in direct competition with Raphael Guerreiro at Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka returns to the starting XI in Bayern Munich's victory over Union Berlin.

Goretzka's performance was solid, with good passing accuracy and defensive contributions. [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin; Joshua Kimmich to FC Barcelona in 2025?; Bayern eyeing Real Madrid goalkeeper?; Real Madrid making Alphonso Davies contingency plans?; Juventus wants Spurs midfielder; and MORE!

Bayern Munich needed a win after a humiliating loss to Werder Bremen.

Leon Goretzka replaced Alphonso Davies in the starting XI while Kingsley Coman had another start despite poor performance. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich team council met with the bosses to keep morale high, avoid slip-ups in title charge

Bayern Munich are just about ahead in the Bundesliga league standings with Borussia Dortmund breathing down the Bavarians' necks.To make sure that the Rekordmeister keeps the streak of league titles going with the 11 th consecutive win, the team council (which consists of the team leaders like Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, and Kingsley Coman) met with the execs of the club to hold their nerve in this final stretch:

A meeting took place at Säbener Straße between the team council (Neuer, Müller, Kimmich, Goretzka, Coman) and the club's bosses.

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Bayern Munich vs Schalke: Gamethread and Live Blog

So here's the situation.Bayern Munich have a measly one point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, and only three games left to play.With Borussia Dortmund showing no signs of slowing down, Thomas Tuchel effectively has three finals to close out the season.Lose a single one and it's all over.A decade of Bundesliga dominance goes poof.

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Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich: Lineups, team news, new injuries, an actual chance for Ryan Gravenberch, and more!

With little more than a month left in the season, Bayern Munich have it in their hands now.Win all the remaining games, and they will be Bundesliga champions - for a record 11th time in a row.What that says about the league itself is a conversation for another time.For now we focus on the games at hand.

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Bayern Munich vs Augsburg: Gamethread and Live Blog

Having secured qualification to the next round of the Champions League, it's time for Bayern Munich to keep hold of top spot in the Bundesliga by keeping up the winning run.FC Augsburg have already beaten this team once in the league already - it would be unimaginable to let them do the double.The thing is, there is the minor fact that a lot of players have started three games in a row and they're just tired.

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Julian Nagelsmann details who's in and who's out for Bayern Munich vs. FC Augsburg

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann seems ready to rest some of his boys after an intense week."(Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting) is out tomorrow with a back problem.A few players are tired: Matthijs de Ligt, Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, Leon Goretzka.We'll decide tomorrow who can start.We'll have to make a few changes because not everyone is at 100%," Nagelsmann said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

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Report: Leon Goretzka frustrated with situation at Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka is frustrated with being benched by Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel's handling of Goretzka could impact his relationship with the squad and the team's future. [ more ]

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Lothar Matthaus says Bayern Munich players can't understand why Thomas Tuchel won't start Leon Goretzka

Tuchel's decision to start Guerreiro over Goretzka in midfield was a bizarre choice

Goretzka is highly regarded by the team and brings unique qualities to the midfield [ more ]

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3 months ago

Training Report: Bayern Munich working hard in Portugal; Leon Goretzka suffers knock, but should be okay; Joshua Kimmich stays home; Serge Gnabry making progress; and MORE!

Bayern Munich is in Portugal for a training camp ahead of their match on Sunday.

Leon Goretzka suffered a knock but it was not serious. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka talks impact of Harry Kane, Champions League goals, a possible return home

Goretzka praises Harry Kane for his integration into Bayern Munich squad

Goretzka keeping his options open for the future [ more ]

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Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka talks playing out of position, new midfielders

Bayern Munich has been facing a player shortage, forcing some players to play out of position.

Leon Goretzka is adapting to playing different positions and focusing on doing his best. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka earns more praise from higher-ups

Leon Goretzka is experiencing a resurgence in form and has received praise from Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund.

Goretzka has shown versatility by performing well in various positions and displaying leadership qualities on the pitch. [ more ]

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Weekend Warm-up: Leon Goretzka emerging as big key to Bayern Munich's success this season; Bundesliga predictions; How Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia slipped away from Bayern once before; Throwing it back to Blur; and MORE!

Despite initially being overlooked, Leon Goretzka has become an integral part of Bayern Munich's squad.

Goretzka has battled injuries and adapted to different positions to contribute to the team's success.

Both Goretzka and coach Thomas Tuchel have expressed satisfaction with his performance. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka comments on imminent Manuel Neuer vs. Marc-Andre ter Stegen battle for Germany

Manuel Neuer is not with the German national team for the international break.

Neuer's absence creates an opportunity for other goalkeepers to shine.

Leon Goretzka believes the performance principle applies to all positions. [ more ]

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5 months ago

"Both incredible players" - Arsenal legend would love to see Gunners sign Bayern Munich duo

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit suggests that Bayern Munich duo Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka would be ideal signings for Arsenal to add experience and winning mentality to the squad.

Petit believes that Arsenal needs players who know how to win and have experience in big games.

While the Bundesliga is not as competitive as the Premier League, Kimmich and Goretzka's quality and experience could be beneficial for Arsenal. [ more ]

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10 months ago

Manchester United

Man United 'monitoring' the Leon Goretzka situation at Bayern Munich

Man United have eyes on Bayern Munich midfielder, Leon Goretzka.Erik ten Hag is not hiding the fact that among his transfer wishes this summer is a new central midfielder.The links to Mason Mount have dominated the headlines over the last week or so.However, Manchester United are doing their due diligence, looking further afield for potential options.

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Bayern Munich Thomas Tuchel readies for "challenging" opponent in RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel understands that his team is not used to battling for a championship this late into the season."Usually the title is decided earlier for Bayern.We have to look at ourselves and focus on our tasks.We have a tough opponent ahead of us.We want to be able to show a good performance.

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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Lineups, team news, the shock return of Arjen Robben (!?), and more!

This may be the penultimate game of the Bundesliga season, but it really feels like a final.Bayern Munich need all three points if they're going keep hold of top spot, but RB Leipzig are fighting for a place in the Champions League next season so they'll be reluctant to just roll over for the reigning champions.

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Transfermarkt updates Bayern Munich player values, most expensive player worth over 100 million

It's been an up and down season for Bayern Munich: from losing only three games the whole season, a sweep in the Champions League so far, to Serge Gnabry's ill-fated trip to Paris, and Manuel Neuer and Julian Nagelsmann not being able to see out the season because they went skiing.People were a bit displeased when Gnabry went to France because everyone thought that would affect his performance, if it's not his performance, his market value was affected.

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Bayern Munich always favourites against Borussia Dortmund, claims Goretzka - Soccer News

Bayern Munich will always be favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund, with Leon Goretzka suggesting no team can face Die Roten at Allianz Arena and have the upper hand.The two teams meet in their first game back from the international break in what could be the most decisive encounter of the Bundesliga title race this season.

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Bayern Munich's Julian Nagelsmann talks strategies, injuries, and importance of win vs. VfL Bochum

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann can see Paris Saint-Germain looming just a few days away, but the boss does not want to overlook this weekend's Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum."We have to stay focused.Bochum is an important game for the Bundesliga.But the result always influences the next game, even in the Champions League.

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Five observations from another defeat for Bayern Munich against Gladbach in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich did not have to lose today despite being down to 10-men.However, the problems that showed up against PSG cost Bayern today.It was a soft decision; I do not disagree there.However, if you are the last man and you foul your opponent or even touch him in the slightest, you are going to be sent off per the letter of the law.

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Bayern Munich vs Augsburg: Lineups, team news, chances for Cancelo, Gnabry, Tel, and more!

Having dispatched Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League during midweek, a triumphant but tired Bayern Munich return to Bundesliga action against one of the few teams to have a positive record against them this season.In FC Augsburg, Julian Nagelsmann faces a test of his squad's depth and his ability to utilize it.

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Bayern Munich turned down summer move for Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan

Bayern Munich already has a packed midfield and will be adding Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig this summer.Not to mention, Thomas Tuchel has still prioritized signing a number 6 midfielder this summer in addition to going after a top tier striker.There's been a bevy of names linked with the striker's role, but not so much so for the No. 6 midfielder that Tuchel wants to try to sign, though he does want someone with a physical presence in the center of the pitch to give Joshua Kimmich more offensive freedom.

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Report: Bayern Munich will target Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic if Ryan Gravenberch leaves this summer

When reports said that Bayern Munich would target a midfielder from the Premier League to bolster the squad in the summer, this isn't what we had in mind.According to Sport1 (via @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich will target Chelsea FC midfielder Mateo Kovacic if Ryan Gravenberch were to leave this summer.

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Report: Bayern Munich midfielder to depart in event of summer signing

Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg is reporting (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) that if Bayern Munich sign an additional midfielder in the summer, "one of the current midfielders in the team" would need to be moved on.With a roster that presently includes only Leon Goretzka, Ryan Gravenberch, and Joshua Kimmich, the possibilities are seriously narrowed down.

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Manchester United announces Bayern Munich loanee Marcel Sabitzer is out for the season

According to a release from Manchester United's club website, Bayern Munich loanee Marcel Sabizter has sustained a meniscus injury and will miss the rest of the season:

Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a meniscal injury which will, unfortunately, rule him out for the remainder of the season.

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"How much longer will Kimmich take corners?" Bayern Munich legend questions the team's abysmal set pieces (with stats!)

According to a report by kicker, while Bayern Munich may lead the league in points, goals, goals conceded, and goal difference, they fall short in one key area - corners.With almost every single set piece at the club taken by one man, questions are being asked about Joshua Kimmich and his role in the current dead ball hierarchy.

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Report: Bayern Munich's pursuit of defensive midfielder could extend outside of "Power 5"

Is there already a transfer target on Bayern Munich's radar to play the No. 6 position next season?In a report from Sport Bild reporters Tobi Altschaffl and Christian Falk (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich won't be looking toward England, Spain, Germany, France, or Italy for a solution, but to the Netherlands: Bayern have Ajax's defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez (25) on their shortlist of midfielders.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Preview Show - Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)

With Borussia Dortmund only one point behind Bayern Munich with two games left to play, RB Leipzig are the last team the Bavarians want to face.The Lawnball-based side have not been having a great season this year, but they will be looking for a win to secure Champions League qualification for next season.

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Bayern Munich interested in West Ham's Declan Rice, but he's far too expensive

Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel have two main targets for this summer's transfer window; getting a top class striker and a number 6 midfielder.The front office and board have already said that they would be open to a striker transfer of up to 100 million euros, but the same cannot be said for the midfielder - they won't spend as much for that position since they already have Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, and Konrad Laimer coming in this summer from RB Leipzig as a free agent.

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Bayern Munich release white home kit for 2023/24 season

Bayern's new home kit is a departure / FC Bayern Munich / adidas Bayern Munich have released their home kit for the 2023/24 season made by adidas.It is a major departure from traditional Bayern shirts, with a white base tone accompanied by red sleeves.The German champions say the kit is a nod to the shirt worn by the Bavarians in 1965, when they were promoted to the Bundesliga.

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Report: Bayern Munich will shift Joshua Kimmich up in the formation to make room for a new holding midfielder

According to a report from Sport Bild's Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Joshua Kimmich will no longer be playing the No. 6 position for Bayern Munich after this season.Instead, Kimmich will move up in the formation to play the No. 8 role, which will allow him to get more involved in the attack:

The times where Joshua Kimmich plays in front of the back four are over.

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Bayern Munich will pursue Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic if Ryan Gravenberch leaves

According to a report from Sport1's Kerry Hau (as captured by @iMiaSanMia_GER), the rumors linking Bayern Munich to Chelsea FC midfielder Mateo KovaÄiÄ are not complete rubbish.There is, however, a contingency to Bayern Munich's interest in the experienced Croatian.For the Bavarians to officially make a pursuit of KovaÄiÄ, disgruntled midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will have to leave the club.

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Dortmund leading race over Bayern Munich for Ajax's Edson Alvarez

Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that, in addition to a top-class striker, he wants to try to sign a number 6 midfielder for Bayern Munich this summer, even though Joshua Kimmich already deputizes in that role.In theory, a solid defensive midfield signing would give Kimmich a lot more freedom in an attacking, box-to-box sense, but it would further pack the midfield depth chart since there's already Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Konrad Laimer coming in this summer from RB Leipzig, and Ryan Gravenberch unless he moves elsewhere else in the next window.

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Bayern Munich vs Schalke: Lineups, team news, Thomas Muller's mysterious injury, and more!

This could be a really funny week in the Bundesliga, as both title challengers gear up to face each other's arch nemesis.Bayern Munich take on the blue half of the Revierderby at the Allianz Arena in the afternoon kickoff slot, followed by Borussia Dortmund vs the other Borussia at the Westfalenstadion in the evening.

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Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich is fine in the central midfield and doesn't need to get rid of Leon Goretzka; Bundesliga predictions; Throwing it back to Soul Coughing; Mesut Ozil not picking Borussia Dortmund to win league; and MORE!

If there is a whipping boy at Bayern Munich these days, it is Leon Goretzka.In a season full of underwhelming performances from a number of players.the Germany international has come under fire of late and has drawn the ire of many fans.However, I am here to tell you to R-E-L-A-X.Goretzka will be fine.

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Bayern Munich's rumored shopping list for this summer

Bayern Munich need some help next season.After some blockbuster transfers last season didn't work *cough cough Sadio Mané*, Bayern are in desperate help of a true striker up top next season.Mané is clearly not a reliable option up top, and Bayern are looking to offload the Senegalese forward this summer.

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Wanted at Bayern Munich: Mentality Monsters

According to a report from Tz's Philipp Kessler (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich is not just looking for pure talent during the summer transfer window.Instead, Bayern Munich is looking for a few "mentality monsters" to bolster the ranks of a squad that the executives feel might not be as...focused and assertive as needed:

During internal talks, it was discussed that the current team lacks 'mentality players'.

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Four observations from Bayern Munich's close 2-1 win over Werder Bremen

The same boring story yet again
Thomas Tuchel's reign at Bayern Munich is still young, yet the fans have begun to get accustomed to a familiar pattern.Bayern enters a match as the clear favorites, dominates possession, has absolutely no cutting edge and no idea how to break down low blocks, chucks in a bunch of crosses to players under 5'10", before conceding to the odd counterattack.

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Bayern Munich scoping out Premier League midfielder to partner with Joshua Kimmich

Bayern Munich's search for a new number six is reportedly heading up.According to @iMiaSanMia, Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke has the scoop: that Bayern had sent a scouting contingent to the Aston Villa - Fulham match on April 25, a 1-0 win for Villa.It's Fulham midfielder João Palhinha reportedly in Bayern's sights.

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Marcel Sabitzer calls Manchester United a bigger club than Bayern Munich

If you were hoping that Marcel Sabitzer would reignite his career at Bayern Munich after the loan stint at Manchester United, then think again.His latest statement just put a nail in that coffin.Seems like the lifelong Bayern fan wants nothing to do with his parent club anymore.Speaking to Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg (via @Plettigoal), Sabitzer said the following:

"I've already experienced a lot in my career, including Bayern Munich.

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Report: Bayern Munich's roster breakdown reveals which players are untouchable...and who is not

With all the transfer market activity that Bayern Munich have been doing as of late, what does that mean for the current crop of players?Well, Bild (as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia) recently published a sheet that details the contract status of the Rekordmeister 's players and whether they are untouchable or not.

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Joshua Kimmich provides glimpse of hope for Bayern Munich as playmaker

The construction of the Bayern Munich midfield has been under fire of late.At one point, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka were the dynamic duo for both club and country.Now, however, both players are taking heat over their roles and recent performances amid rumors that Bayern Munich are looking at several other players for the position.

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Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka says players have been "destroyed" by the media

It was a familiar scene.Bayern Munich was underperforming against an inferior opponent, the crowd at the Allianz Arena was restless, and the fans online were frustrated.Though Bayern Munich would go on to defeat Hertha Berlin 2-0, the game was knotted 0-0 at halftime and as the players entered the locker room there was a smattering of boos aimed at the floundering Bavarians.

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Report: Ryan Gravenberch to "make clear" his intent to leave Bayern Munich for Liverpool

According to a report Sport Bild's Christian Falk did for CaughtOffside (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is going to "make it clear" that he wants to leave the club:

Ryan Gravenberch will make it clear to Bayern that he wants to leave for Liverpool.

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Report: Neither Bayern Munich, nor Leon Goretzka wants a separation...but is it inevitable?

According to Sport Bild scribes Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich does not want to sell midfielder Leon Goretzka and the player does not want to leave the club despite recent issues:

Leon Goretzka is not considering leaving Bayern - and the club is not thinking about selling him.

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Was it too early for Ryan Gravenberch's Bayern Munich move?

One of the hotly debated topics at Bayern Munich this season has been the lack of playing time for summer transfer Ryan Gravenberch.To some, it was easy to see why Bayern Munich might want the former Ajax star, but it was also confounding to thinking about how he would get any playing time.The situation became murkier when Gravenberch seemed confused by his lack of game time and took his complaints to the media (which he did again this week).

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Leon Goretzka dishes on Bayern Munich sacking Julian Nagelsmann

Leon Goretzka was not expecting to see his coach get booted midway through a season, especially before a tough run of games that Bayern Munich have to endure."The news surprised us, no doubt.Julian [Nagelsmann] is an excellent coach and a great person," he said ( Sport Bild via @iMiaSanMia).

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Goretzka limps off for Germany as Bayern dealt injury blow ahead of Dortmund clash - Soccer News

Leon Goretzka limped off injured for Germany in Tuesday's clash with Belgium, making him a doubt for Bayern Munich's crunch Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund.Bayern trail Dortmund by just one point at the Bundesliga summit but may have to do without Goretzka for Saturday's crucial Klassiker after the midfielder suffered an apparent ankle injury.

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Germany picked off by De Bruyne and Belgium DW 03/28/2023

Just when you think Germany might have turned a corner, Hansi Flick's side remind you that they are a team struggling to accept their shortcomings.A vastly improved second-half performance and a frantic finale might have been enough to stir another sold-out crowd, but it wasn't enough to hide the truth about this team.

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Bayern Munich players say thank you and goodbye to Julian Nagelsmann

It's done; Julian Nagelsmann is no longer the coach of Bayern Munich.He has been replaced by Thomas Tuchel.Despite the rumors of team members supposedly being against the manager, a few players have come out to express gratitude for the 35-year-old's work in just under two years as Bayern coach.Let's see what they had to say.

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Report: Bayern Munich closely monitoring FC Barcelona starlet Gavi

According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich is still keeping a very close eye on FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi.Gavi, of course, is currently in limbo with Barca because of a player registration issue, which we covered here.Almost immediately, there was speculation that Bayern Munich would have interest in the 18-year-old.

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New Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel plans player talks starting Tuesday

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel is eager to get started and according a report from Sport1, the new boss will begin meeting with some of the established veterans who are not with their respective international teams.Tuchel could have sessions with players like Thomas Müller, Jamal Musiala or Leroy Sané on his agenda:

According to SPORT1 information, Tuchel will start on the training ground with the remaining players who are not on an international trip on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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Germany players react to their 2-0 victory over Peru

Germany recently played out a 2-0 win against Peru in the first of two international friendlies.A landmark brace from Niclas Füllkrug was enough to seal the deal and hand former Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick's team all three points, which left everyone in high spirits.Some of Die Mannschaft's players gave their takes on the match.

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Bayern Munich players shocked at Nagelsmann's dismissal, suggestive of a 'lack of heart' from the board

Bayern Munich shocked the world during the international break (how surprising) with news of head coach Julian Nagelsmann's firing.The move seemed to have caught both the players and the fans off-guard, with German National Team head coach Hansi Flick and the German Bayern contingent both surprised by the news.

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Report: Konrad Laimer to Bayern Munich still on after sacking of Julian Nagelsmann

RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer is still going to join up with Bayern Munich this summer on a free transfer, despite the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, per a report from Bild as captured by @iMiaSanMia.The Austrian international was a preferred player from Nagelsmann's Leipzig days and, like Marcel Sabitzer, a player the now-former Bayern coach sought to bring to Bavaria.

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Austrian duo Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer set to decide futures

We are still multiple months away from the summer transfer window opening for Bayern Munich and yet the transfer rumors never stop.This time, the Austrian duo Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer are in the spotlight, with Sky's Florian Plettenberg reporting ( as captured by @iMiaSanMia).The story on Konrad Laimer is the same as usual, that he will sign for Bayern, but with the added twist that there may be some forward momentum during the international break.

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German media player ratings for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich had a tough game this past weekend against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, to say the least.Not only did we give away a one-goal lead, but we also lost the top spot in the Bundesliga table to Borussia Dortmund who we will face on April Fools' Day.German media Bild as well as kicker, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, evaluated the performances of the individual Bayern players as follows.

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Germany's team selection and matches against Peru and Belgium

The German national team will have a few Bayern Munich players during this international break (not as many as usual, however) and the club's former coach, Hansi Flick, will have his hands full in trying to sort out what works - and what doesn't - during his squad's training camp.Maybe more important than what works is who.

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Bayern Munich pay penalty at Leverkusen ahead of Klassiker DW 03/19/2023

Bayern Munich are used to first.But a second penalty, given at the second viewing, left them second best on Sunday and second in the table after a deserved loss to Bayer Leverkusen.After Borussia Dortmund's convincing win on Saturday, Bayern needed victory to get back to the summit ahead of the international break and the meeting with BVB that follows it.

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Germany boss Hansi Flick explains why he left Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane home for international play

Germany coach Hansi Flick undoubtedly had some tough decisions to make when selecting his squad the upcoming international break.One of those players that probably cause Flick at least a little consternation was Bayern Munich 's Leroy Sané, who ultimately was not called up."It has nothing to do with his performance.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Lineups, team news, injuries, playing without a striker, and more!

With the international break coming up and a tiny gap opened at the top of the Bundesliga table, Bayern Munich have a chance to consolidate before the most important part of the season begins.Julian Nagelsmann faces the only other German team still left in Europe, former Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso.

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Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum: Lineups, team news, injuries, playing without a midfield, and more! (Updated)

The January transfer window is closed and Bayern Munich have run out of midfielders.If this were the PSG game tomorrow, people would be panicking.Thankfully it's not, but fans will know that VfL Bochum, despite being one of the weaker teams in the league, can really put on a show when it doesn't matter.

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Three observations from Bayern Munich's exhilarating 1-0 victory over PSG

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Bayern Munich played like the Bayern of old, so hats off to you Julian Nagelsmann.Bayern made sure the only damage Paris Saint-Germain would be able to inflict was through their speed and their counterattack.Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka thoroughly - and I mean thoroughly - dominated the PSG midfield.

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Nagelsmann backs Sane and Cancelo as Bayern boss loses Choupo-Moting for away day - Soccer News

Leroy Sane was hailed by Julian Nagelsmann as "one of the best players in Europe" as the Bayern Munich head coach defended the winger on Friday.It was reported Sane was slightly late for the start of training on the eve of this weekend's Bundesliga game against Augsburg, and that it could cost him a club fine.

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Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich: Lineups, team news, injuries, and more! (Updated)

With no points to spare in the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Munich need to keep up the winning run.Julian Nagelsmann has a problem though - after Saturday's game against Stuttgart, the club will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena in midweek, arguably one of the biggest games of the season.

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Nagelsmann and Goretzka call on Bayern to become more ruthless - Soccer News

Julian Nagelsmann and Leon Goretzka urged Bayern Munich to become more ruthless after escaping with a 2-1 victory in Saturday's match at lowly Stuttgart.Bayern held a convincing two-goal lead at Mercedes-Benz Arena with a little over an hour played after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting added to Matthijs de Ligt's first-half opener.

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Leon Goretzka admits Bayern Munich need to close out games better

Leon Goretzka was not too satisfied after Bayern Munich 's narrow 2-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.The Bavarians were in control for most of the game, but a lapse in concentration in the latter stages gave Stuttgart a lifeline, and Bayern were forced to fight to bring home all three points.Speaking to kicker's Georg Holzner, Goretzka said: "We made a few mistakes after going 2-0 up.

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Hansi Flick liked Bayern Munich's performance vs PSG

Germany manager Hansi Flick is no stranger to close Champions League ties vs PSG.After all, in the former Bayern Munich coach's only full season in Bavaria, Bayern lost to PSG on away goals in truly heartbreaking fashion.After Bayern's recent 1-0 triumph over the French side, Flick was full of praise for Bayern's overall performance and quality of players:

Hansi Flick: "Bayern played very well in Paris and deserved to win 1-0 - although Paris obviously showed their quality towards the end of the game.

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Match awards from Bayern Munich's 2-3 loss against Gladbach

Bayern Munich facing Gladbach has, for years, been among the best fixtures in the Bundesliga.A derby of its own kind, these two teams have always been at loggerheads.Past meetings with Gladbach had one huge factor causing worry - the presence of Yann Sommer between the posts.With Sommer on the Bavarians' side, there was nothing more to worry about... right?

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Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos on Bayern Munich's radar? Maybe not

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Sport1's Kerry Hau chimed in to say that Bayern Munich is not interested in Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos:

An den Gerüchten um Dani Ceballos ist nichts dran, es besteht kein Interesse an einer Verpflichtung des spanischen Mittelfeldspielers von Real Madrid.

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Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: Lineups, team news, injuries, Thomas Muller returns, and more! (Updated)

It's not quite Der Klassiker, but Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the season so far.Having lost to Gladbach last weekend, the Bavarians come into the game level on points with the east Berliners and also Borussia Dortmund, which means a loss could put the team as low as third place by the end of the matchday.

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Bayern Munich 3-0 Union Berlin: Initial reactions and observations

Initial reactions and observations

It wasn't an easy game but it was definitely a simple one as Bayern Munich didn't need anything special to beat this Union Berlin team.A fine cross from Kingsley Coman and two moments of Thomas Muller magic were all it took.Despite the snow slowing them down and a dogged resistance from Urs Fischer's men, Bayern Munich showed their quality by dominating the game from start to finish.

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Bavarian Podcast Works S5E35: Bayern Munich 3-0 Union Berlin postgame analysis + Is the Bundesliga harder this year?

After losing to Gladbach last weekend, Bayern Munich have dispatched fellow title challengers Union Berlin with a commanding 3-0 win on a snowy night in Munich.Despite the horrible conditions, Julian Nagelsmann's men quickly took control of the game and managed to score all three goals on one of the best defensive teams in the Bundesliga before the halftime whistle.

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