DISABILITATION: Borussia Mönchengladbach under the new coach Adi Hütter is miles away from its own claims of a European Cup place after four points from five games in 15th place. “It is of course disappointing for us, these are not our claims. We can therefore be annoyed,” said Hütter after the late 0: 1 against FC Augsburg. In order not to lose sight of the intended return to the European Cup, Gladbach has to improve quickly – the next chance is the duel against Borussia Dortmund with ex-coach Marco Rose.
MINIMALISTS: No goals, four times one point each: FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg as well as Arminia Bielefeld and TSG Hoffenheim delivered the less spectacular games of the day. Mainz and Freiburg at least consolidated their places in the top group by winning points, Bielefeld and Hoffenheim were not satisfied. After the fourth draw in the fifth game, Arminia are still waiting for their first win of the season, Hoffenheim slowly losing ground in tenth place. “We weren’t there in certain situations. I can’t accept that,” criticized coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
SPECTACLE: Borussia Dortmund stands for offensive force this season – and for defensive negligence. After a perfect week with the 4: 3 in the league against Bayer Leverkusen and the 2: 1 in the Champions League against Besiktas Istanbul, BVB takes the next attempt against 1. FC Union Berlin (5.30 p.m. / DAZN) for a game without Conceded goal. With a success, the Revierclub could consolidate its place in the top group. Before that, VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen will open the Bundesliga Sunday.
REUNION WITH THE EX: Four wins, 6: 1 goals: VfL Wolfsburg is experiencing the best start to the season in its history under Mark van Bommel. Former VfL coach Oliver Glasner would only be too happy to ensure the first Wolfsburg defeat with his new club Eintracht Frankfurt. “I’m looking forward to returning because it was two successful years,” said Glasner, who is aiming for his first win of the season with Frankfurt. For the wolves it is also about the championship lead, which FC Bayern Munich had conquered on Saturday at least for the time being.
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