Alessio Castro-Montes could take on a significantly larger role at 1. FC Köln in the second half of the season. Coach Lukas Kwasniok spoke positively about the summer newcomer before the away game at 1. FC Heidenheim (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.). The coach explained with a wink that Castro-Montes had apparently had something in the “New … Read more
Benjamin Henrichs has taken an important step on the way back at RB Leipzig. The defensive all-rounder was on the pitch in an internal training game for the first time in over a year at the training camp in Portugal and gained around 25 minutes of match practice. The 28-year-old tore his Achilles tendon in … Read more
Good news at RB Leipzig: Ridle Baku is taking the next steps towards a comeback after his syndesmosis injury in his left ankle. Around two and a half weeks after his injury, the 27-year-old is already training individually on the pitch again. This confirms once again that this is not a long-term outage. Baku is … Read more
Lucas Vázquez is gradually approaching his comeback after persistent back problems. As Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach Kasper Hjulmand revealed on Tuesday, the Spanish right-back is now fully participating in team training. Hjulmand left it open when a squad return would be considered. The situation with Vázquez will be assessed day by day. LIGAINSIDER AVERAGE GRADE … Read more
Stuttgart’s Assignon Nearing Return After Shoulder Scare Stuttgart, Germany – VfB Stuttgart fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as key defender Lorenz Assignon is on the mend after a shoulder issue sidelined him for Saturday’s away clash against RB Leipzig. While the French fullback missed the crucial Bundesliga fixture, head coach Sebastian Hoeneß … Read more
Werder Bremen’s Sugawara Subbed Late Against Union Berlin: Cramps or Concern? Bremen, Germany – A late substitution in SV Werder Bremen’s crucial home fixture against 1. FC Union Berlin has sparked some concern among the Green-Whites’ faithful. Japanese right-back Yukinari Sugawara was forced off the pitch in the 90th minute, clutching his right groin and … Read more
Stanišić Set for Bayern return: A Boost for the Bavarians? Munich, Germany – After a frustrating spell on the sidelines, Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanišić is on the cusp of a much-anticipated return to the squad. The Croatian international participated in training without any apparent issues, showing no signs of the uneven gait that had … Read more
Stanišić’s Knee Injury Lingers: Bayern’s Defensive Depth Tested as Kompany Faces Tough Decisions Munich, Germany – the defensive ranks at Bayern Munich are still feeling the absence of Josip Stanišić, with the Croatian international remaining sidelined nearly a month after suffering a knee ligament injury. While Stanišić is showing positive signs in his rehabilitation, a … Read more