German Football 2017/18

[BobP]

Gladbach have completely turned things around.

Since Hecking took over, they've only lost once in the league (against RBL). Wouldn't be surprised if they managed to finish in a Europa League position, which would be good considering where they were under Schubert.

It's not surprising really, Hecking has gone with the tried and tested 442/4411 shape left behind by Favre, something which the players would be very familiar with.

Put simply, Schubert tried to change to much to soon, should have just stuck with what had been left behind for him.

 

[Rimaal]

Schmidt is toast.

 

[Aevi]

Schmidt is toast.

We could pick off Brandt while they're down.

 

[Rimaal]

We could pick off Brandt while they're down.

More likely we'll sign Schmidt if Wenger leaves.

 

[BobP]

Schmidt is like Zeman, except he swears by the 442 rather than the 433.

Some of the defending I've seen from Leverkusen has been laughable.

Also, is it just me or is Volland fat?

 

[Rimaal]

Schmidt is like Zeman, except he swears by the 442 rather than the 433.

Some of the defending I've seen from Leverkusen has been laughable.

Also, is it just me or is Volland fat?

Just you I think.

 

[Rimaal]

Thank you!

 

[Rimaal]

Leipzig lose to Wolfsburg, so Bayern are 10 points clear at the top of the table.

 

[Dokaka]

Surprised Thomas Delaney has been able to make the jump from the Danish league to German football is easily. He's looked really good for Werder Bremen. Danish players usually flop hard in Germany. He did move at 25 though, so he's near his prime.

 

[BobP]

Jonker off to a good start at Wolfsburg, a draw and 2 wins, also be RBL.

 

[BobP]

 

[Borussin]

As has been rumoured for the last 3 months, so not huge news, but Mahmoud Dahoud has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund, according to multiple reports in Germany.

 

[Hunta]

As has been rumoured for the last 3 months, so not huge news, but Mahmoud Dahoud has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund, according to multiple reports in Germany.

Confirmed now. Weigl, Dahoud and I'm guessing Castro? Will be a great midfield.

Where else do you think Dortmund will strengthen? Do you think any big names will be sold this year?

 

[asukru]

Confirmed now. Weigl, Dahoud and I'm guessing Castro? Will be a great midfield.

Where else do you think Dortmund will strengthen? Do you think any big names will be sold this year?

Auba out and Laca in is my guess

 

[Borussin]

Confirmed now. Weigl, Dahoud and I'm guessing Castro? Will be a great midfield.

Where else do you think Dortmund will strengthen? Do you think any big names will be sold this year?

as asukru says - Auba will be the key one, keeping hold of him will partly depend of course on Real Madrid, cos that is the club he has mentioned in the past. But if they don't come in for him, it will be interesting to see if he will go to the premier league.

Strengthening I think maybe goalie. As wonderful as Roman Weidenfeller has been for Dortmund over the years, he struggled when he came in earlier this season. I sort of wish that Karius had come in over the summer to compete with Burki. So yeah, goalie I think.

Also even if Auba stays, a striker is neecded too. Ramos left in January and Isak signed, but he is 17 years old. So after that, there is only really Emre Mor who can play there and Reus but he has so much injury problems.

 

[Hunta]

as asukru says - Auba will be the key one, keeping hold of him will partly depend of course on Real Madrid, cos that is the club he has mentioned in the past. But if they don't come in for him, it will be interesting to see if he will go to the premier league.

Strengthening I think maybe goalie. As wonderful as Roman Weidenfeller has been for Dortmund over the years, he struggled when he came in earlier this season. I sort of wish that Karius had come in over the summer to compete with Burki. So yeah, goalie I think.

Also even if Auba stays, a striker is neecded too. Ramos left in January and Isak signed, but he is 17 years old. So after that, there is only really Emre Mor who can play there and Reus but he has so much injury problems.

I think Madrid have moved onto Mbappe now. Maybe they'll go for Hazard this summer and then replace Benzema next year with Mbappe.

Can see City/Utd/Chelsea signing Auba if they offer him big wages.

 

[Aevi]

I think Madrid have moved onto Mbappe now. Maybe they'll go for Hazard this summer and then replace Benzema next year with Mbappe.

Can see City/Utd/Chelsea signing Auba if they offer him big wages.

It's tricky now though, because City just signed Jesus and have Aguero, Chelsea have Costa and are looking more at Lukaku or Morata as possible replacements, and United are looking to extend Ibra and probably won't want to piss him off by buying someone who is meant to be a 1st choice striker.

City are most probable I guess if they do move Aguero on.

 

[{reed}]

Bayern 2-0 Dortmund after 10 minutes

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Bayern 2 up against Dortmund in first 10 minutes could get ugly for Tuchel today.

 

[Rimaal]

Great match!
Bayern 2-1 Dortmund at 32 minutes.