Bayern Munich have parted ways with their head scout Nils Schmadtke ahead of schedule. The German record champions announced the news on Monday evening.
While FC Augsburg only just escaped a cup exit at a third-division club, Mainz 05 crashed out in the second round of the DFB Cup. Eintracht Frankfurt swept aside an understrength HSV.
Niclas Füllkrug not only scored twice in Werder Bremen’s 3-2 Bundesliga win away at Mainz 05, but also caused a stir on two occasions away from the sporting action itself.
Victor Boniface has played almost no part for Bayer Leverkusen since his return. One action during the 4-3 win over Mainz 05 has now put the striker even further out of favour.
After seven goals conceded in two games and no win, Noah Atubolu finally got off the mark after his last-minute move from Freiburg to Eintracht Frankfurt. On the third matchday, things clicked into place for the ambitious goalkeeper and for the whole team.
Hamburger SV were 4-0 down against Mainz, Sunday was done, Fabio Vieira's comeback was in tatters, as were the debuts of the other expensive new signings. But a former Hamburg player made everything even worse.
New Germany manager Jurgen Klopp has launched a hands-on scouting tour across Bundesliga training grounds to build closer relationships with club coaches and players. The 59-year-old is actively immersing himself in sessions as he prepares for his international debut against the Netherlands.
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