Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the huge news that the German FA have sacked Hansi Flick. What led to the former Bayern Munich head coach becoming the first ever coach sacked by the German national team and who should replace him? All that and more discussed on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu is joined by Farhan Devji the author of Alphonso Davies: A New Hope. The two discuss Davies’ career to date and the glorious moments he experienced with Bayern during the 2020 treble-winning campaign. Finally, they break down some of the chaos that surrounded Bayern last spring and whether it will have an impact on Davies’ long-term fu...

On this week's main Gegenpressing podcast, Manu is joined by Marie Schulte-Bockum and Matt Ford as they break down yet another disappointing Borussia Dortmund performance. The crew wonders whether Dortmund's problems can be fixed and whether a coaching change is afoot. They also discuss Bayern Munich's deadline day disaster and wonder whether Leverkusen and Leipzig can challenge them for the title...

On this week's preview show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic, who was kind enough to fill in for Stefan. The two offer their predictions for matchday 2 of the Bundesliga season. Can Dortmund get back on track against Heidenheim? Will Bayern Munich once again stumble in the true Klassiker against Gladbach? Also, Seb argues that Union Berlin against Leipzig is the true match o...

On this week's main Gegenpressing podcast, Chris, Manu and Stefan break down why Borussia Dortmund were lucky to get away with a point at Bochum, whether Bayern Munich's 3-1 win over Augsburg was entertaining enough, why Bayer Leverkusen continue to look like the real deal and what we can make from Union Berlin's title-challenging credentials. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan offer their predictions for matchday 2 of the Bundesliga season. In one has been titled the "derby weekend", Dortmund travel to Bochum, Bayer Leverkusen and Gladbach lock horns and Hoffenheim take on Heindenheim. Not to mention Bayern Munich's clash with Augsburg on Sunday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Manu is joined by friends of the podcast Matt Ford and Chris Williams to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 1 of the Bundesliga. How good was Harry Kane against Werder Bremen? Why did Borussia Dortmund struggle so much against Köln? And did Bayer Leverkusen show their title-challenging crudentials against RB Leipzig? All that and more discussed on today's show!...

On this week's preview show, Manu and Stefan dive into Werder Bremen hosting Harry Kane's Bayern Munich on Friday, a tasty top-four clash between Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, whether Dortmund can get past Köln and a relegation six-pointer. The Bundesliga is back! Join our fantasty football league here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Manu and Stefan run through the second part of their big Bundesliga preview by taking a closer look at the bottom half of the German top-flight. Which clubs could impress and break into the top half? Which clubs look a little lost in mid-table? And which clubs look worryingly at risk of relegation? All that and more answered on today’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss Armel Bella-Kotchap’s reported move to Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg signing Ligue 1 star Lovro Majer, Bayern Munich’s attempted to fix their goalkeeping issues, Benjamin Pavard’s never-ending quest to leave the club and Union Berlin pulling off some impressive late deals in the window. Enjoy! 1 Share Learn m...

On this week’s main episode, Manu and Stefan discuss the top-half of the Bundesliga table. Over the course of a full hour, the pair break down the main title contenders to Bayern Munich’s dominance, whether Union Berlin or Leverkusen will break into the top four and whether we should keep an eye on the best of the rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first preview show of the new season, Manu and Stefan take a look at Saturday’s curtain raiser between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup, as well as a quick look at what Pokal games fans of German football should look out for this weekend. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE  On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan react to the news that Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms for the transfer of Harry Kane. While the ultimately conclusion of this transfer saga is still up in the air, the pair discuss what Kane’s arrival in Germany will mean for the Munich club and the Bundesliga as a whole. Share Learn more about your a...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefand discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s attempts to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani, Barcelona swooping in for Freiburg youngster Noah Darvich, Tottenham spending big on Wolfsburg talent Mickey van de Ven and why Bayern Munich might be in desperate need of a new goalkeeper. Enjoy! Share Learn more abou...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus pod Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski welcome special guest Louis Ostrowski on to the show to discuss all things 2.Bundesliga. What players should you keep an eye on? What clubs are going down? Which former giants are fighting for promotion? And why does Louis support Osnabrück? All that an more covered on today’s show! Share Learn more about your...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss Sadio Mané’s short spell at Bayern Munich now that the former Liverpool forward has completed his move to Saudi Arabia. They also break down which player RB Leipzig have reportedly earmarked as their Josko Gvardiol replcement, while going into a deep dive on Dortmund’s new transfer strategy that they hop...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss Manu’s week embedded in the Borussia Dortmund training camp. Our globe-trotting reporter sat down with a number of players and staff to discuss the arrival of Marcel Sabitzer, Emre Can being announced as the new club captain and why Gio Reyna’s days at the Bundesliga club may be numbered. Share Learn more ab...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up episode, Manu and Stefan are buried under an avalanche of Bayern Munich news. Not only did the club announce a new signing in Kim Min-jae, but also confirmed that Christoph Freund would be taking over as sporting director later in the year. Then there was the matter of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich’s futures… Learn more about your ad...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan take a look at the biggest transfer rumours in the Bundesliga. Including the continued reports of Tottenham Hotspur edging closer to signing Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven, Bayer Leverkusen making a move for Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug and Bayern Munich reportedly deciding to put Leon Goretzka up for...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show Manu and Stefan take a look at Bayer Leverkusen’s very impressive summer transfer window to date, which now includes the signing of Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann and Granit Xhaka. Have the BayArena club suddenly gotten very serious about challenging for silverware next season? S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan are joined by Chris Williams to discuss the exodus of talent at RB Leipzig this summer and what the club need to do to get back on track. They also discuss Felix Nmecha’s move to Borussia Dortmund and whether the former Wolfsburg talent will be enough to make up for the departure of Jude Bellingham. Enjoy! Learn mo...

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW On this week’s bonus show Stefan and Manu sit down, dig through the stats and come up with four candidates for the Bundesliga manager of the season. And then, after much debating, come up with their own choice to stand above all other head coaches in the German top-flight as the very best. Let us know if you agreee and who your manager of the season would be i...

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan break down the latest reports stating that Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Harry Kane. Will Tottenham sell their prized striker and could he really fix all of Thomas Tuchel’s problems? We also take a look at who RB Leipzig are splashing the cash on, whether Bayer Leverkusen can keep their s...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On this week’s bonus podcast, Manu and Stefan take a look at Germany’s recent struggles against Ukraine, Poland and Colombia and try to get to the bottom of why Hansi Flick’s time as Germany manager simply isn’t going to plan and whether he could be sacked before next year’s tournament. Manu also got an opportunity to sit down with former USMNT international and Kai...

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss Ilkay Gündogan’s recent revelations about Borussia Dortmund trying to re-sign him, Bayern Munich moving towards their first major signing of the summer in the form of Napoli defender Kim Min-jae and whether RB Leipzig would seriously consider selling Josko Gvardiol before the start of the new season. Enjoy!...