The Bundesliga Connection

The Hansi Flick era of German football has started off on the highest note after getting two wins from 2, albeit against weaker opponents. This can suggest that German football has turned over a new leaf and is starting a new chapter indefinitely. Hansi Flick has concocted a mixture of youth and experience in a heightened gamble, which seems to be paying off thanks to the likes of Jamal Musiala and Karim Adeyemi. German face off against Iceland in their next fixture, which should be a walk in the park according to Kres Harrington, after the board of Icelandic football stepped down due to legal circumstances.

In the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent and German Football expert Kres Harrington breaks down the current German football squad and how the Hansi Flick Era has taken off!

With the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season well underway, it is Wolfsburg who are leading the league table on 9 points with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich sitting in 2nd and third respectively. But after a few dominant performances by the current Bundesliga champions, are we finally seeing Bayern Munich shape into place? Robert Lewandowski continues to prove his excellence after a phenomenal hat trick against Hertha Berlin.

In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection,” DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harringtons breaks down the recent run of form shown by Bayern Munich. Kres also explains that Erling Haaland is definitely still one to watch.

With the 2021/2022 German football season well underway, It was Bayern Munich who tasted silverware first after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Supercup final. Robert Lewandowski was on the scoresheet yet again after netting a brace, alongside a single goal by Thomas Müller. After this defeat, Dortmund traveled to Freiburg for their matchday 2 encounter. Dortmund fell yet again, this time being defeated 2-1. You’d think the score sheet, being 2-1, looks like a tight matchup, but Freiburg scored an own goal in that match.

In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’ ‘The Bundesliga Connection,’ DW Sports Correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington dives deep in analyzing the current situation with Borussia Dortmund, evening saying that ‘Dortmund need to convince star player Erling Haaland to stay.’ Let’s not forget that for over a year, big clubs from all leagues have been salivating over the Norweigan, but Dortmund set a price tag that was deemed as astronomical. When the winter transfer window opens in January, Haaland will have a €60-odd million release clause, which will be more appealing if he is set to leave.

With the German Super Cup Final set to take place on Tuesday 17 August, Borussia Dortmund are going into the final with a home advantage against German Champions, Bayern Munich. The club from the th Bavarian Region haven't had the greatest run of form regarding their pre-season, having played four, losing two and drawing the other two. Whereas Borussia Dortmund finished their pre-season winning two from three, and of course wonderkind Erling Haaland was the star of the show, along with club captain Marco Reus.

In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’ ‘The Bundesliga Connection,’ DW Sports correspondent and German football expert joins the show to discuss the upcoming German Super Cup final, as well as the recent game day.

With the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season commencing on Friday 13 August, the question that is on everyone’s minds, is will things be the same? Will the same clubs finish in the Champions League spots, or will this year bring some differentiation? Speaking on the SL Podcast’ The Bundesliga Connection, Kres Harrington explains that ‘typically the Bundesliga is wash and repeat with the same clubs coming to mind.’

In the latest episode of the SL Podcast, DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down the upcoming Bundesliga season. Kres also provides an in depth analysis on the past matchday results coming from the German Cup, as well as offering condolences to the passing of German football legend Michael Ballack’s son.

With the start of the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season around the corner, teams are gearing up to produce high quality football, but with ongoing pressure. Certain individuals are facing this pressure for many different reasons, some are facing it to win games and some are waiting for new contracts. DW Sports Correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down these pressure blocks and provides an in-depth analysis on the situation.

In the latest episode of the SL Podcasts’ “Bundesliga Connection,” DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down Bayerns’ poor form in their pre-season friendlies, he explains the pressure that is building in and around the league and more!

With the reigning Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munichs’ pre-season not going according to plan, one can only think about the future and what’s next for the Bavarian club. Newly-appointed head coach, Julian Nagelsmann is yet to get a win under his belt and expressed his worry of complacency from his players against Ajax. After 2 poor performances in pre-season friendlies, it is very evident that Nagelsmann has his work cut out for him.

In the latest episode of “The Bundesliga Connection,” DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harington joins Soccer Laduma to discuss all things Bundesliga; this episode highlights the struggles Bayern Munich are currently facing in their pre-season friendlies.

With The Bundesliga getting some friendly matches underway, a few shock results came from this past weekend, with Bayern Munich losing to FC Koln 3-2, with Bayern not fielding a full-strength team. Another shock result was the newly promoted VfL Bochum overpowered Borussia Dortmund 3-1. Dortmund were without Jadon Sancho who has been signed by Manchester United, as well as Erling Haaland.

In the latest episode of The SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection,’ German football expert and DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the pre-season friendlies and poses the question, ‘does this mean that the playing field is becoming even?’ Kres also talks about the racial abuse hurled towards the German National team which saw them leave the pitch in protest.

With the European Championships officially done and dusted, it was Italy who proved too strong for the rest of the continent as the Azzurri were crowned champions over Gareth Southgates’ Three Lions, and with many Bundesliga players featuring in the tournament, German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down certain players' performances. In other news, the transfer window is wide open, with Jadon Sancho, former Borussia Dortmund star, already making his way to the red side of Manchester to join the Red Devils; another Dortmund star in Erling Haaland is rumoured to be moving to the EPL.

In the latest episode of The Bundesliga Connection, German football expert Kres Harrington expresses his disgust towards the situation involving three England players and their ‘so-called’ fans delivering vile racial abuse over social media. Kres also speaks about the star Bundesliga players who featured in the EURO’s 2020, as well as a rumour circulating about Erling Haaland making a transfer to the EPL!

With the transfer season well underway, arguably the most noticeable transfer that has happened is Manchester United confirming the signature of English 'wonderkid', Jadon Sancho. The red Devils have had to wait over 12 months to confirm this signing, with negotiations going back and forth between them and Borussia Dortmund. You could say that it was worth the wait as United managed to secure the deal this past week for 30 million Euros less than Dortmunds’ original asking price they laid down over a year ago. The English Football League, is arguably the most difficult league to prosper in, so the question remains, is Sancho ready for this leap?

DW Sports correspondent, Kres Harrington states that Sancho is more than ready, eager too, for this move. Harrington explains that Sancho had a fall out with United rivals Manchester City a few years ago and has been wanting to come back to English football.