Football’s worst kept secret is out: the Bundesliga’s perennial champions Bayern Munich have announced RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann will succeed Hansi Flick as their new manager this summer, agreeing terms for a lucrative five-year deal. However, sceptics shouldn’t be so quick to begrudge a highly-rated boss joining his fiercest competitors, being Bavarian-born after all.
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Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins
This season’s Bundesliga campaign resumed play this afternoon, with Borussia Dortmund earning plaudits after a 4-0 thrashing vs. Schalke in the Revierderby. It means just one point separates them and leaders Bayern, who play tomorrow. Continue reading “Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins”
Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith
His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.
3 reasons why Bayern Munich lost 2-1 against Hoffenheim
A second-half brace by Armenian forward Sargis Adamyan proved pivotal as Hoffenheim confined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to their first league defeat since early February. Continue reading “3 reasons why Bayern Munich lost 2-1 against Hoffenheim”
After Newcastle display, Reiss Nelson content biding time for more Arsenal minutes
Having started and impressed during Arsenal’s 1-0 away win over Newcastle on Saturday, teenage winger Reiss Nelson revealed he’s prepared to take things as they come, biding his time in an Arsenal side packed with competition for places. Continue reading “After Newcastle display, Reiss Nelson content biding time for more Arsenal minutes”
Newcastle complete £40m deal for Hoffenheim’s Joelinton
Newcastle have broken their club-record transfer fee to sign Hoffenheim forward Joelinton for £40m, two weeks before the new Premier League season begins on August 9.
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English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim. Continue reading “English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc”
Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops
Manchester City secured the top spot in their Champions League group but had to do it the hard way, recovering from an early 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 against a spirited Hoffenheim side at the Etihad Stadium. Which players excelled on this occasion, while others faltered?
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Will Hoffenheim prove why they’re becoming one of Germany’s top sides?
In a league deemed weak at the top and otherwise competitive, Julian Nagelsmann’s Hoffenheim have an opportunity to establish themselves as one of the Bundesliga’s top sides.
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Reiss Nelson scores screamer as Hoffenheim stun Bayer Leverkusen
Reiss, on-loan from Premier League giants Arsenal, netted his fifth goal in six Bundesliga appearances with a sublime finish from range during Hoffenheim’s 4-1 away win against Leverkusen this afternoon. Continue reading “Reiss Nelson scores screamer as Hoffenheim stun Bayer Leverkusen”
Reiss Nelson scores brilliant free-kick as u21s’ unbeaten run extends to 35 qualifiers
A sublime free-kick strike from Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson, currently on-loan at Hoffenheim, was the standout strike as England under-21s extended their unbeaten run to 35 qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Scotland yesterday.
Hoffenheim a bold but valuable move for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson
Reiss Nelson’s proposed loan move to Hoffenheim is all but complete and given the ever-increasing trend of talented English youngsters heading abroad in search of regular first-team minutes, this one is more promising than most. Continue reading “Hoffenheim a bold but valuable move for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson”
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