The Bundesliga starts into its 61st season – and defending champion FC Bayern Munich is under a lot of pressure in today’s opening game.
Six days after the bitter 0: 3 in the Supercup against DFB Cup winners RB Leipzig, the German record champions at SV Werder Bremen have to prevent a misstep from becoming a false start. At his Bundesliga premiere, all eyes will be on hopeful Harry Kane again.
How is the situation at FC Bayern?
Bankruptcy in the Supercup, goalkeeper discussions, transfer hustle and bustle about Harry Kane: For Thomas Tuchel and his Munich team, who are used to success, it’s about ensuring calm in the environment with a win that is as convincing as possible. “We haven’t found the one key to pick the lock yet, but we still have a few on our keyring,” said the hopeful coach.
At least on the position between the posts there seems to be clarity for the time being. Sven Ulreich will be number 1 – at least as long as national keeper Manuel Neuer is still working on his comeback. “Ulle is doing very well at the moment,” said Tuchel. Thomas Müller (knee) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (hip) can return to the squad after overcoming problems.
What does coach Thomas Tuchel expect from Harry Kane?
The coach is convinced of a “Yes we Kane”. “The Harry Kane effect will not fizzle out, it works on so many levels,” explained Tuchel. After the ineffective brief use of the 30-year-old top striker in the Supercup, it is expected that England’s selection captain will be in the starting XI. “He increases our chances of winning in Bremen.”
The coach expects 100 million man Kane to carry his teammates along. “He has an immediate effect on the dressing room with his personality. I have great hope that he is the guy who adapts quickly,” said the 49-year-old, describing his new star as a “top professional”. He hopes “that he will make the players around him better very quickly”.
Where can you see the game?
The opening game will be broadcast free to air on Sat.1. The broadcaster begins its preliminary reporting at 8 p.m. The game is commented by Wolff-Christoph Fuss, the moderator is Matthias Opdenhövel. The former U21 national coach and current Turkish national coach Stefan Kuntz is on duty as an expert.
The encounter can be seen on DAZN for a fee. The streaming service starts at 7:30 p.m. Jan Platte is the commentator at the microphone, and the show is moderated by Laura Wontorra. The former national player and ex-Werder and Bayern professional Tim Borowski is the expert.
