Bang between BVB and FC Bayern: Kimmich and Müller tested free, but only one goes with them

Created: 2022-10-08 06:56

By: Patrick Freiwah

Julian Nagelsmann on the edge of the CL game against Pilsen.

In Dortmund it should be uncomfortable on Saturday.

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FC Bayern has recently been in a goal mood, while Borussia Dortmund also shone in Seville.

The Bundesliga cracker comes on Saturday.

The match day PK for reference.

• In the top game of the Bundesliga,

  FC Bayern

  will face Borussia Dortmund away from home.

• The duel between BVB and FCB will kick off on

  Saturday (8 October) at 6.30 p.m.

  at Signal Iduna Park.

• Julian Nagelsmann faced the press

  at the

  matchday PK on Friday .

  Here is the ticker to read.

12:18 p.m .: That was it!

The press round lasted almost a quarter of an hour before Julian Nagelsmann said goodbye to the media crowd and left.

Which line-up does Julian Nagelsmann let FCB start with in the Bundesliga cracker?

Those are the options.

12.15 p.m .:

Does the FC Bayern coach expect a shooting festival on Saturday evening or rather a “dirty” 1-0 win?

"Overall, they defend a bit deeper than we do and then try to switch in counterattack situations.

I'm assuming that it will initially be more controlled than the duels before", Nagelsmann talks shop about Borussia.

12:13 p.m .:

Bayern recently won against Dortmund eight times in a row, notes a journalist present.

Will the series be expanded in the hit against BVB?

"It starts at 0-0, it's an important game and that's regardless of the previous results," replies Nagelsmann, who makes it clear that his team will play to win as usual.

12.10 p.m .:

“There is no guarantee for none,” explains Nagelsmann about the personnel situation and what the starting eleven will look like on Saturday.

The 35-year-old does not want to comment on the first eleven.

Nagelsmann says about Sadio Mané that he is satisfied when he performs and he "wouldn't mind" if he also scored against a top club like Dortmund. 

FC Bayern: Kimmich ready for the top game in Dortmund – not Müller

12:07 p.m .:

Jamal Musiala is looking forward to seeing Niklas Süle again, says Nagelsmann.

However, the Bavarian-German-British shouldn't get involved in a wrestling match with his ex-colleague, according to the coach.

"Because Nikki would probably have the better cards there," jokes the coach.

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12.05 p.m .:

Julian Nagelsmann explains that Kingsley Coman is also available again for the game in Dortmund.

He also praised the form of opponents Borussia Dortmund, who put in an impressive performance in Spain a few days ago.

12.02 p.m .: 

And the main topic comes up for debate: What about Kimmich and Müller?

Were you able to test yourself and are you in the squad?

"Basically, both are free again," says Nagelsmann.

"Müller still has symptoms of a cold, couldn't train and will not be there," explains the trainer.

The duo has been tested and should at least play, how about teammate Kimmich?

“Everything is fine with him, he is in form and his values ​​are good.

The coach will spontaneously decide whether and for how long the midfield engine will be used in the top game.

The press conference in Munich begins ahead of schedule.

Update from October 7th, 11:52 a.m .: 

The press conference on Säbener Straße is about to begin!

It is eagerly awaited what Julian Nagelsmann tells about tomorrow's hit game at arch-rival Borussia Dortmund.

In addition, there is the question of whether midfielder Joshua Kimmich and FCB icon Thomas Müller can be part of the game.

FC Bayern: PK with Julian Nagelsmann in the live ticker – before the top game at BVB

First report from October 7th:

Munich – The German record champions have reported back after the international break with two impressive victories in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

However, a tough touchstone awaits Julian Nagelsmann's team on Saturday from 6.30 p.m.: In Dortmund there is a big game between Bayern Munich and pursuers Borussia Dortmund.

The teams with the same number of points are in third and fourth place in the table, the winner could grab the top spot on the 9th matchday.

Before the 133rd competitive duel, however, not only FC Bayern has tailwind: BVB was also able to land a big victory at struggling FC Sevilla and gain self-confidence for the meeting with their archrival.

FC Bayern visiting BVB: Can Kimmich and Müller play?

A decision should be made on Friday

The signs for an exciting Bundesliga duel at eye level are good.

The question of whether Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Müller can already play again after their corona infection will probably be clarified for the people of Munich on Friday.

While there was a lot of fuss about the appointment of the referee in the run-up - for the first time the Dortmund match against Munich will be directed by a Bavarian - Borussia Dortmund is struggling with major personnel worries.

BVB coach Edin Terzic's team is apparently threatened with the loss of four regulars again.

However: That was not an obstacle at the CL match in Andalusia, where a surprisingly clear victory was achieved.

How does Nagelsmann (35) see the situation ahead of the top game in the Bundesliga this weekend?

The FCB coach comments on the upcoming mission at BVB on the matchday PK - and will certainly also answer questions about the personnel situation.

We report live on the press round on Säbener Straße.