Won nine competitive games in a row, not lost twelve times: FC Bayern is in top form shortly before the World Cup break. Werder Bremen felt that on Tuesday, the promoted team lost 6-1 in the Allianz Arena. Regret over the loss of top striker Sadio Mane was mixed with the celebration. The 30-year-old ex-Salzburger had to leave the field after 20 minutes, his appearance at the World Cup in the national team of Senegal is questionable.
According to a report in the French sports newspaper “L’Equipe”, Mane will not be able to take part in the tournament in Qatar due to a tendon injury and will be out for several weeks. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann reported a “blow to the head of the shin” after the game. An X-ray should bring clarity. Before that, assistant coach Dino Toppmöller had given the all-clear regarding the injury to Africa’s footballer of the year. “It shouldn’t be too serious, his participation in the World Cup shouldn’t be in danger.” Now the injury should be worse.
Another Bayern star, Thomas Müller, is fighting for his World Cup fitness. He was sidelined again on Tuesday due to his muscular problems and will not play against Schalke on Saturday in the last league game of the year. “Good, everything is on track,” the 33-year-old gave the all-clear regarding the World Cup. “The chance of an injury is already there if he starts too early. I would just like to give him the rest before the World Cup to let the structure heal completely,” said Nagelsmann. Müller was recently stopped by problems with his back, hips and adductors.
Frustration at Dortmund
Dortmund experienced a bitter Tuesday evening. After three previous league wins, Borussia lost 2-0 at VfL Wolfsburg and are now six points behind first place in the table. “We’re always under pressure. Every game we lose is a problem for us,” said goalie Gregor Kobel. According to Niklas Süle, the loss was not entirely undeserved. “We should have taken something with us here, but unfortunately that wasn’t enough,” said the defender. You were too “sleepy” on the defensive. ÖFB team player Patrick Wimmer, who was substituted in the 58th minute, also benefited from this and prepared Wolfsburg’s second goal.
Source: Nachrichten
