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The top game between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich outshone this weekend in the Bundesliga. But even beyond this duel, there is a lot to talk about before the fourth game day.
Runner-up against champions – the Bundesliga is looking forward to the match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich with former Leipzig trainer Julian Nagelsmann this Saturday (6.30 p.m.). At the end of the table, on the other hand, Hertha BSC is hoping for the first point on the fourth matchday. Internal problems caused unrest in Frankfurt.
TOP GAME: For ex-trainer Julian Nagelsmann there will probably be whistles in Leipzig, but his successor Jesse Marsch is up to something else. Marcel Sabitzer, who recently moved from RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich, could pass on useful insider knowledge before the top game. According to Marsch, it was discussed in the Leipzig coaching team, and there was a longer tactics meeting on Thursday to prepare for the top game. Because runner-up Leipzig is under pressure after just one win from three games.
SWING: After three victories in the World Cup qualification under the new national coach Hans Flick, the national players return to their clubs with fresh self-confidence. The actual return was more turbulent than expected due to technical problems with the aircraft and an unplanned stop in Edinburgh. It remains to be seen whether the shorter regeneration has any effect on performance. Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is convinced: “They’re all professionals, we’ll get them by Saturday.”
HUNTER: Top game without many top stars. In the chase duel with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (3:30 p.m. / Sky), Bayer Leverkusen are not only missing the South American internationals, but also the injured Edmond Tapsoba, Tim Fosu-Mensah and Julian Baumgartlinger. Things don’t look any better at BVB after the international break. About a dozen professionals are not available, at least Marco Reus and probably Mats Hummels can appear. “We are still in the situation that a lot of things happen by themselves,” said Dortmund coach Marco Rose before the game against the undefeated second in the table.
STRIKE POST: After the anger about Amin Younes and Filip Kostic, who were willing to emigrate, the former will no longer be seen in the Eintracht Frankfurt jersey. The German national player is released from training. The Serbian winger Kostic, who wanted to force his move to Lazio Rome with a training strike, should be reintegrated (and punished beforehand). That he will be in the squad against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday (3:30 p.m. / DAZN) is considered quite unlikely.
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TAIL LIGHT: After three defeats, many last-minute transfers and even more disagreements, coach Pal Dardai and sports director Fredi Bobic want a new start with Hertha BSC. Bobic defended the entries and exits. Hertha has parted ways with some expensive stars and brought in new, hungry professionals. “We are satisfied that this is now over,” said Dardai: “Everything is positive now, everyone is happy about it.”
The Hungarian had surprisingly triggered a farewell debate after the 0: 5 at Bayern, which the manager did not like. You have spoken out, so Bobic. The next games against the promoted Bochum and Fürth could help determine how stable the community of convenience is.
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