FC Bayern is about to win the 32nd and tenth German Bundesliga championship title in a row. Ironically, Munich, who celebrated an unchallenged 3-0 win in Bielefeld, can make everything clear against their fiercest rival next Saturday (6:30 p.m., Sky). Borussia Dortmund, nine points behind four laps before closing time, is a guest in Munich’s Allianz Arena. “It’s important to have this match point game at home. That’s a good coincidence that doesn’t happen that often. We’re looking forward to it,” emphasized Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The 34-year-old knows that after failing in the Champions League quarter-finals against Villarreal (0-1 and 1-1), he is under pressure and has to save at least one trophy across the finish line. “The team presented itself very well, especially in the first 20 minutes,” said Nagelsmann, who had publicized death threats made on social networks before the Bielefeld match.
Dissatisfied Lewandowski?
Not only that burdens. Rumor has it that striker Robert Lewandowski, who missed a few top chances on Easter Sunday, is dissatisfied with Nagelsmann’s tactics and training methods. “I asked him about it, he immediately denied it. I don’t have the feeling that he has a problem with me and vice versa,” said the coach. Lewandowski is said to be flirting with a move to FC Barcelona despite a contract that runs until summer 2023. His wife Anna Lewandowska fueled the speculation with an Instagram post announcing that she was now learning Spanish. “Any tips? Let me know.”
The working papers of Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry also have an expiration date – May 31, 2023. Gnabry could get the license to leave this summer in order to be able to collect a transfer fee. Reportedly, Real Madrid are interested.
The courted person does not let his cards be looked at. “I’m concentrating entirely on FC Bayern. The win in Bielefeld was a bit of a relief from frustration after being eliminated from the Champions League,” said Gnabry, who had to sit on the bench against Villarreal until the 82nd minute. At Müller, however, there are signs of an extension in Munich. “I think we will find a solution,” he said.
“The lemon was empty”
Three days after the 3-2 triumph in Barcelona, Eintracht Frankfurt caught up with everyday life in the league. After the (celebration) hardships, Oliver Glasner’s team lacked the energy it would have needed to challenge Union Berlin. After the 2-0 away defeat it is clear that the Hessians have to win the Europa League in order to be represented internationally in the coming season. “The players squeezed out everything that was still in there. But the lemon was empty,” explained Glasner. “My team wasn’t physically and mentally able to pull off their best performance. I take that on my cap 100 percent.”
Source: Nachrichten
