Bundesliga contenders: A look at Bayern, Leipzig, Dortmund
The new Bundesliga season begins with Bayern Munich the favorite to win yet another titleAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DORTMUND 6-1-4 · 5TH IN BUNDESLIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-1-4 · 5TH IN BUNDESLIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
Next Match vs Bayern Munich (H) · Sat 5:30PM
DOR +351 TOTAL 3.5
Mats Hummels - Unavailable against Frankfurt Hummels (knee) has yet to join first-team training and won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Manager Marco Rose told reporters, "Mats Hummels is making...
Impact Hummels absence from the starting XI will likely open up a spot in the backline for Emre Can to pair up with Manuel Akanji in central defense. Once fully fit, Hummels should be in the mix to retake his place in the starting XI and could offer decent low-cost fantasy value given his heading ability on corners and set pieces.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern seeks to complete decade of Bundesliga domination
Fans are back but the fundamental question remains the same as the Bundesliga season begins FridayAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Six subs could sink Wolfsburg; Frankfurt out of German Cup
Two coaches had debuts to forget in GermanyAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giovanni Reyna - Plays in cup match Reyna featured in Saturday's DFB Pokal win over Weden Wiesbaden.
Impact Reyna had picked up a thigh injury in training that forced him out of a friendly, but he's back and starting in competitive games. This bodes well for his place in the lineup ahead of the season opener against Eintracht Frankfurt, which will take place Aug 14.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Haaland hat trick as Dortmund begins German Cup defense
Erling Haaland has scored a hat trick to help Borussia Dortmund begin its German Cup title defense with a 3-0 win over third-division Wehen WiesbadenAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donyell Malen - Signs five-year contract Malen completed a move to Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven and signed a five-year contract with his new club.
Impact Malen racked up an impressive 19 goals and eight assists in 32 games for Eindhoven last year, adding another five goals in eight Europa League clashes as well. The forward will look to replace the production of the departed Jaden Sancho while Erling Haaland continues to serve as the focal point of the Dortmund attack.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reinier - Scores winning penalty in shootout Reinier won four of nine duels, drew two fouls, made one tackle and received a yellow card as a substitute in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-1 after penalties) win over Mexico.
Impact Reinier racked up a few stats and scored the winning penalty kick after replacing Claudinho in the second half against Mexico. The teenager has recorded one assist in four appearances off the bench and will push for more minutes, although a start is still unlikely when Brazil face Spain for the gold medal.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Brandt - Tests positive for COVID-19 Brandt tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday following a positive result for teammate Thomas Meunier.
Impact Brandt status for the season opener against Eintracht Frankfurt on Aug. 14 is suddenly in doubt given the 11-day turnaround. Even if Brandt is available, he is far from a lock to feature in the starting XI considering he started just 17 of 31 appearances last year.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Meunier - Tests positive for COVID-19 Meunier has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Aug. 14 opener against Frankfurt.
Impact This positive test puts Meunier in danger of missing the Aug. 14 opener. Once he's able to return to training, he may only get a couple days with the team, meaning he may not be risked to start against Frankfurt.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcel Schmelzer - Back in training Schmelzer returned to during the preseason, according to Ruhr Nachricten.
Impact Schmelzer missed the entirety of last season with a knee injury and remains with BVB while going through his rehab. It's not clear when he could return and what role he could hold heading into the coming campaign.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Youssoufa Moukoko - Plays in friendly Moukoko came off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Bologna.
Impact Moukoko picked up a foot injury back in April that ruled him out of the rest of the season. With extra time to recover before the coming campaign, the teenager will look forward to taking on a bigger role and providing further proof of his immense talents.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marwin Hitz - On bench in friendly Hitz was left on the bench during Saturday's friendly against Bologna.
Impact Hitz had hurt his knee at the end of last season but is building his fitness nicely ahead of the coming campaign. If he's not fit to play when the season begins, Gregor Kobel would be promoted to Roman Burki's backup and biggest competition.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raphael Guerreiro - Dealing with calf issue Guerreiro hasn't been training with the team because of a calf issue, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact Guerreiro has two weeks to get back his health and for now, he's deemed a doubt for next weekend's DFB Pokal. If he's not ready by then, there's a chance he can't start the league opener a week later, Aug. 14 against Frankfurt.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahmoud Dahoud - Extends contract to 2023 Dahoud signed a contract extension through 2023 with Borussia Dortmund, it was announced Thursday.
Impact Dahoud started 15 of the final 17 games across all competitions last season and was able to earn the new deal after finishing with his most minutes played in five seasons with BVB. He'll still remain a role-playing midfielder with a defensive mindset, so his value isn't the highest.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reinier - Assists off bench in win Reinier made an assist and had a shot on goal during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia.
Impact Reinier was brought in the 71st minute, replacing Claudinho, and had a huge impact on the offensive end, giving his side a spark with his dynamic play and creativity. And he was rewarded by his effort with his first appearance on the scoresheet in the tournament, assisting Richarlison for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win. Reinier will hope this performances helps him to keep getting playing time during Saturday's quarterfinal against Egypt.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man United to sign defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid
Manchester United has announced an agreement to sign center-back Raphael Varane from Real MadridJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mats Hummels - Return remains unknown Hummels (knee) is not expected to return to training this week, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact The time is waning for Hummels to be ready for the season opener because once he gets back in training, he'll then need to get back to fitness. He started in every match of the Euros, but that was a month ago, so his fitness may not be at a level where he could start immediately following a return from injury.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marius Wolf - Suffers ankle injury Wolf has suffered a partial torn out ligament in his ankle and will be out an extended period, according to the team.
Impact Wolf was a regular for Koln on loan last season, producing two goals and two assists in 31 appearances (29 starts), but it's unclear what 2021/22 holds for him. There's a decent chance he stays at Dortmund because of this injury, but he may not have a set role in the team.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reus: Borussia Dortmund have the squad to overhaul Bayern Munich and be Bundesliga champions ' Goal.com Marco Reus thinks Borussia Dortmund have the squad to become Bundesliga champions in 2021-22
JULY 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Giovanni Reyna - Picks up thigh injury in training Reyna reportedly picked up a thigh injury that forced him out of the lineup in Saturday's friendly against Athletic Club.
Impact Reyna's absence didn't seem to cause to much of a panic, so it was seemingly just a knock picked up in warmups and won't derail his season just yet. With four goals and five assists from 32 appearances last season, Reyna should be set for big things as long as Ealing Haaland is still around to build a dynamic attacking group.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dan-Axel Zagadou - Still multiple months away Zagadou (knee) is still two or three months away from a return, he recently told reporters.
Impact Zagadou underwent knee surgery in March and he's still not in training, so it's early in his recovery. He'll need to get back on the pitch and back in training and then he can work on his fitness, meaning there's a chance he doesn't return until October or November.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gio Reyna missed Dortmund exhibition because of thigh injury
American winger Gio Reyna missed Borussia Dortmund’s exhibition against Athletic Bilbao because of a thigh injury sustained during warmupsJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haaland signs shirt of child pitch invader during Borussia Dortmund friendly ' Goal.com Erling Haaland has signed plenty of autographs during the course of his career, but few will have been as bizarre as the one he gave to a child pitch invader during a friendly clas...
JULY 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Jadon Sancho finalizes $100M move to Manchester United
England winger Jadon Sancho has finalized his move to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the 13-time Premier League championsJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
