Become a member of our YouTube channel or Substack to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into the current dynamics of the transfer market, particularly focusing on the evolving role of center forwards in football. It highlights the implications of Arsenal's potential signing of Victor Gyökeres and the impact on Benjamin Sesko's future at RB Leipzig. The discussion also touches on the reactionary nature of football strategie...
Jul 09, 2025•10 min
On the first episode of the new season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's performances in the Club World Cup and the major talking points that have arisen during the competition. When it comes to Bayern, everything now revolves around the unfortunate long-term injury to Jamal Musiala. Can the Munich giants cope without their No.10 or will they have to go shopping for a new playmaker this summer? We then turn our attention to Dortmund, who looked pretty lat...
Jul 06, 2025•58 min
Join our YouTube channel or Substack to listen to the full episode and get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into Bayer Leverkusen's strategic decisions regarding their striker partnerships, particularly focusing on the future of players Boniface and Schick. The discussion highlights the financial stability of the club and the potential tactical shifts under new coach Eric Ten Hag, contrasting it with the previous management under Xabi Alonso. The speakers emph...
Jul 04, 2025•9 min
This video delves into the potential transfer of Edmund Tapsoba to Newcastle United, discussing the implications of the rumored fee and the player's capabilities. It transitions into Bayer Leverkusen's strategic approach to rebuilding their team and the financial health of Bundesliga clubs compared to those in the Premier League, highlighting the long-term sustainability of the Bundesliga model. Takeaways Newcastle's interest in Tapsoba reflects their aging defense. Tapsoba's rumored transfer fe...
Jul 01, 2025•8 min
Join our YouTube channel or Substack to get access to our two bonus shows each week. In this conversation, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the impending transfer of Jamie Gittens to Chelsea, the financial implications for Borussia Dortmund, and the potential strategies for squad improvement. They analyze Dortmund's current squad depth, the necessity of replacing outgoing players, and the financial constraints that may affect their transfer activities. The discussion also touches on...
Jun 30, 2025•16 min
Join our YouTube channel or Substack to get access to our two bonus shows each week. The conversation delves into Bayern Munich's interest in signing Nick Woltemade, a standout player in the U21 European Championships. The discussion highlights the complexities of negotiating with VfB Stuttgart, the player's unique profile, and how he could fit into Bayern's lineup alongside established stars like Harry Kane. The hosts explore the implications of this potential transfer on Bayern's overall strat...
Jun 28, 2025•14 min
Join our Youtube channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week. In this conversation, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent transfer of Jarall Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool, analyzing the implications of this move for both clubs. They delve into the strategic approach of Leverkusen in developing young talent and the potential future of Quansah in the Bundesliga. The discussion also touches on Liverpool's defensive needs and the broader context of the transfer...
Jun 27, 2025•9 min
Listen to the full episode by joining our Substack or becoming a member of our YouTube channel. In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the potential transfer of Nico Williams to Bayern Munich, analyzing his performance, skills, and the impact he could have on the team. They reflect on the importance of dynamic players in football and compare Williams to past Bayern legends, emphasizing the need for a player who can break defenses and create opportunities. Takeaways Nico William...
Jun 11, 2025•12 min
Become a Substack subscriber or a Youtube member to listen to the full version of this episode. On this week's first bonus show, Manu and Stefan discussed an interesting report from the Sun, suggesting that Bayer Leverkusen were interested in signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. The duo break down the story, including the transfer fee and wages involved, before explaining why the German giants are unlikely to make a move for the England international. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad cho...
Jun 10, 2025•8 min
Join our Youtube channel as a member to get access to our two bonus shows each week. In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the evolution of Bayern Munich's transfer strategy, highlighting the club's historical focus on developing young talent and the recent shift towards signing high-profile players. They analyze the implications of this shift, comparing Bayern's approach to that of PSG and emphasizing the need for a return to a more strategic, youth-oriented model. The discus...
Jun 06, 2025•11 min
In this video, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the ongoing transfer saga of Jobe Bellingham, his potential move to Borussia Dortmund, and the strategic decisions made by Eintracht Frankfurt regarding player acquisitions. They explore the implications of Bellingham's transfer fee, the divided opinions among Sunderland fans about his abilities, and the broader context of player development in the Bundesliga. Takeaways Frankfurt was never close to signing Jobe Bellingham. Bellingham's tra...
Jun 04, 2025•13 min
Listen to the full show on Substack or on our YoutTube channel. On the first bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the biggest transfer stories in the Bundesliga. They kick things off by breaking down the big news of the week: Erik Ten Hag is the new Bayer Leverkusen head coach. Will the former Ajax and Man Utd boss be the ideal replacement for Xabi Alonso at the BayArena? The duo then turn to two other managerial changes, as Werder Bremen parted ways with Ole Werner and Au...
May 27, 2025•11 min
In our final main episode of the season, we dive into a dramatic weekend in German football as Stuttgart claim the DFB Pokal and Heidenheim secure their Bundesliga status in the relegation play-offs. Manu reflects on a whirlwind road trip across Germany, taking in matches and soaking up the culture, culminating in a remarkable final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. We break down how Stuttgart tactically dismantled Arminia Bielefeld in a 4-2 win, praise Sepp Hoeneß for salvaging the club’s season, and...
May 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 508
In the final preview podcast of the season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the coming German Cup final between Arminia Bielefeld and Stuttgart. While the lower-league minows may go into the clash in Berlin as notable underdogs, the pair breakdown Bielefeld’s remarkable run through the competition and explain why “Die Arminen” will be more than a match for their Bundesliga counterparts on the day. They then move on to Stuttgart, breaking down what’s gone wrong from Sebastian Hoeneß’s side in...
May 22, 2025•47 min•Ep. 507
Listen to the full episode of this show by either joining our Substack as a subscriber or becoming a member of our Youtube channel. On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan hosted a live show with their Substack subscrubers and Youtube members to answer as many questions as they could within the hour. That included: The ups and downs of Florian Kohfeldt's coaching career Dortmund’s interest in Ryan Cherki and whether they’re still in a position to sign him Florian Wirtz looking more...
May 21, 2025•13 min
Following a mad final matchday in both the Bundesliga, and 2. Bundesliga, Manu is joined by Matt Ford to break it all down from the RheinEnergieStadion in Köln. The two kick off the show recapping 1. FC Köln’s return to the Bundesliga. They then move on to chat about Borussia Dortmund’s remarkable comeback under Niko Kovac. Is the Croatian the coach of the season? Then they chat about Bayern Munich and their final game against Hoffenheim. Was the press unfair criticizing the team’s trip to Ibiza...
May 18, 2025•38 min•Ep. 506
On the final Bundesliga preview show of the season, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss the biggest talking points from German football this weekend. They kick things off by breaking down the two matches that will decide the final top four in the Bundesliga, as Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt lock horns, while Borussia Dortmund look to avoid any hiccups against a tricky Holstein Kiel. They then turn their attention towards the 2.Bundesliga, where FC Köln will face off with Kaiserslautern to see...
May 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 505
This week’s podcast delves into the emotional farewells of Xabi Alonso and Thomas Müller, highlighting their significant impacts on their respective clubs and the Bundesliga. The discussion covers Dortmund's Champions League aspirations, the legacy of Müller, and the changes in coaching dynamics within the league. The need for Leverkusen to return to its roots in player development post-Alonso is emphasized, alongside the importance of leadership and team culture in football. The future of both ...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 504
On this week’s Gegenpressing preview show, Manu and Stefan kick things off by taking a look at HSV’s clash with Ulm in the second division and the prospects of the old giant of German football finally winning promotion back to the Bundesliga after seven years. They then turn their attention towards Freiburg’s trip to Holstein Kiel and breakdown why the Storks have put up such a good fiight in recent months. They then wrap up the show by discussing RB Leipzig’s showdown with Werder Bremen and why...
May 08, 2025•54 min•Ep. 503
In this episode of the Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the conclusion of the Bundesliga title race, focusing on Bayern Munich's triumph and Harry Kane's first trophy in Germany. They analyze the season's context, player performances, and the impact of coach Vincent Kompany. The conversation also touches on the challenges Bayern may face in the future and the significance of Kane's achievement in relation to his career. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Trophy Ta...
May 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 502
Manu and Stefan were back for the Bundesliga preview show (a day late due to travel), and there’s plenty to unpack. Here’s your weekly conversation-style recap from the pod: Bayern on the Brink (Without Kane) Manu: “This could be it — if Bayern beat Leipzig, they win the title.” Stefan: “And Harry Kane won’t be on the pitch, which just writes its own jokes.” Still, Kane and Eric Dier will get their first career trophies if Bayern wrap it up. Stefan joked Dier could do a John Terry and show up in...
May 02, 2025•45 min•Ep. 501
On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from matchday 31 in the Bundesliga. They kick things off with Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Mainz and focus on the remarkable performance of Leroy Sane. Has the German international played his way back into the good books at the Allianz Arena and could now stay at the club next season? They then take a look at Borussia Dortmund’s chaotic 3-2 win over Hoffenheim and marvel at Niko Kovac and his tea...
Apr 27, 2025•46 min•Ep. 500
On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss two games in particular. On Saturday evening RB Leipzig travel to Eintracht Frankfurt in the hopes of inflicting some serious damage to their fellow top-four contenders. But in the meantime the dynamic duo discuss the names linked with the open managerial post in Leipzig and debate whether the club will be about to convince the right man to replace Marco Rose. They then turn their attention to the Nordderby between Werde...
Apr 24, 2025•46 min•Ep. 499
On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss all the major talking points from another fantastic weekend of German football. They kick things off by taking in Borussia Dortmund’s impressive 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach and discuss why Niko Kovac’s team are finally beginning to look like a team capable of finishing in the top four. They then take a look at Union Berlin’s 4-4 draw with Stuttgart, focusing on how Steffen Baumgart has managed to steer the capital club away f...
Apr 20, 2025•49 min•Ep. 498
On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan spend much of the show discussing Eintracht Frankfurt’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League and their quest to finish in the top four in the league to qualify for the Champions League. This then leads to a general discussion about the poor performances of all German clubs in Europe this season and the reasons behind that. They then spend the second half of the show discussing Wolfsburg’s recent woes in the league and why Ralph Hasenhüt...
Apr 18, 2025•49 min•Ep. 497
On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend in German football. They kick things off with a breakdown of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in “Der Klassiker”. Should Vincent Kompany’s side be happy with a point or are there bigger issues at play in Munich that the German giants will need to fix before their clash with Inter? The duo then took in Bayer Leverkusen’s dull 0-0 draw with Union Berli...
Apr 13, 2025•54 min•Ep. 496
On this week’s Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to discuss two of the biggest games in the German top-flight this weekend. They kick things off with St Pauli’s trip to Holstein Kiel, where Alexander Blessin’s side will be hoping to put a recent run of bad form on the road behind them to pick up an all-important three points against another team at the bottom of the table. They then spend the second half of the show discussing “Der Klassiker”. Whether it be the incorrect use of t...
Apr 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 495
In this episode of the Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest developments in the Bundesliga, including Bayern Munich's injury struggles and their upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan. They also analyze Borussia Dortmund's recent resurgence and their chances in the Champions League against Barcelona, as well as Bayer Leverkusen's title race and their performance against Heidenheim. Takeaways Stefan shares his experience of becoming a father....
Apr 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 494
On this week’s Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu Veth is once again joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The two kick things off with the latest from Union Berlin. Do they have enough to stay in the league as they host Wolfsburg? They then switch their focus to Heidenheim, who look to emulate Bielefeld as they host Leverkusen on Saturday. Now free of European football, can Heidenheim stay in the league after all? Finally, they chat about Bayern Munich's visit to Augsburg. With all ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 493
With Stefan Bienkowski on assignment, Manu Veth is joined by Matt Ford on this week's Gegenpressing main show. The two kick things off by discussing Borussia Dortmund's win over Mainz. They then progress to talk about what this means about the Champions League race, especially as Frankfurt got the job done against VfB Stuttgart in impressive fashion. They then move on to chat about RB Leipzig firing Marco Rose. What is next for the Red Bull empire? Then they chat all about the latest drama comin...
Mar 31, 2025•56 min•Ep. 492
