The Gegenpressing Newsletter

Bayern have sacked Nagelsmann and replaced him with Tuchel.We have broken down the full story and ask the important question on whether this was the right move by the German giants.Open in app or onlineBayern Munich replace Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel - But will it work.Bayern have sacked N

Stefan Bienkowski just started a thread Stefan Bienkowski just started a threadJoin the chat for The Gegenpressing Newsletter now in the Substack app or web reader.From Stefan Bienkowskis subscriber chattwitter.com/i/spaces/1jMKgLdjEAgGLStefan Bienkowski Manu and I will be doing a live Twitter space

FC Heidenheim are currently second in the 2.Bundesliga with a real shot at achieving promotion to the Bundesliga.But who are the club that in more ways than one represent modern Germany.Open in app or online1.FC Heidenheim: A Mittelstand club knocking on the door to the Bundesliga1.FC Heidenheim are

Bayer Leverkusens 2-1 win over Bayern Munich on Sunday afternoon was as surprising as it was ultimately deserved.Xabi Alonsos side not only created more chances than their visitors but they also demonstrably won the tactical battle over the course of the 90 minutes.Where the Bavarian giants were use

Harry Kane has long been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich.But the more important question is, do Bayern even need the English star striker.Open in app or onlineDo Bayern Munich need Harry Kane.Harry Kane has long been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich.But the more important question is,

Listen now (39 min) | Stefan and Manu are back to break down the main talking points from RB Leipzigs trip to Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt making a very eventful jaunt to southern Italy to face Napoli.As well as larger points about the Bundesligas overall success or failure in this season

Listen now (34 min) | On this weeks Gegenpressing Transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss the evolving story of Tottenham striker Harry Kane being a serious transfer target for Bayern Munich, whether RB Leipzig are the secret club in for Canadian striker Jonathan David and if Marcus Thuram r

The USMNT player has all the talent in the world, but his continued struggles to hold down a starting role in Edin Terzic's side doesn't bode well for his future at Borussia Dortmund.Open in app or onlineWhere does Gio Reyna go from here.The USMNT player has all the talent in the world, but his cont

And we need your help.Open in app or onlineThe Gegenpressing Podcast has been nominated for an award.And we need your help.Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel VethMar 11SaveListenToday were happy to report that the Gegenpressing Podcast has been nominated for the Sports Podcast Awards Best Soccer Podcast.T

For the first time in almost four years Schalke will host Dortmund at home in front of a sellout crowd and the Royal Blues hope to throw a wrench into the Black and Yellow's title ambitions.Open in app or onlineThe Revierderby: Dortmund return to Schalke amidst plenty of storylines For the first tim

Listen now (47 min) | On todays show, Manu and Stefan break down two huge games in this weeks Champions League, as Borussia Dortmundn travelled to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea and Bayern Munich welcomed Kylian Mbapps Paris Saint-Germain side to the Allianz Arena.Open in app or onlineMar 9React

Listen now (47 min) | Getting through the second batch of subscriber questions.Open in app or onlineMar 8Bonus Pod: Who will be the next German player to win the Balon d'Or.Getting through the second batch of subscriber questions.Listen to previewStefan Bienkowski and Manuel VethOn this weeks bonus

Edin Terzic has made a number of changes to his side since the winter break and they seem to be working wonders for the Westfalen side.Open in app or onlineTrying to make sense of Borussia Dortmund's perfect start to 2023Edin Terzic has made a number of changes to his side since the winter break and

On this weeks main show Stefan is joined by Chris Williams to break down Borussia Dortmunds 2-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Was this the result that confirmed Edin Terzics credentials as a talented head coach.Did Marco Rose get his tactics terribly wrong.And could this result have a bearin

Kingsley Coman has been reinvented in recent weeks by Julian Nagelsmann as a two-way player, a role that makes the Frenchman one of Bayern Munich's most important players.Open in app or onlineKingsley Coman: New role as a two-way forward is crucial for Bayern Munich's successKingsley Coman has been

Listen now (43 min) | On this week's Bonus Pod, Manu and Stefan answer as many listener questions as they can, over a wide range of topics.Open in app or onlineMar 2Bonus Pod: Best beer in Germany, how the podcast started and tips for young sports journalists On this week's Bonus Pod, Manu and Stefa

Listen now (39 min) | On this weeks transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan break down the biggest talking points from the Bundesliga, including reports that Manchester United are still intent on signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmunds pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt playma

Stefan Bienkowski just started a thread Stefan Bienkowski just started a threadJoin the chat for The Gegenpressing Newsletter now in the Substack app.From Stefan Bienkowskis subscriber chatSUBSCRIBERS ONLYOpen in app 2023 Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, C

The Swabian club find themselves staring relegation in the face, following some uninspiring appointments and a fanciful approach to the transfer market.Open in app or onlineWhat exactly is the point of Stuttgart.The Swabian club find themselves staring relegation in the face, following some uninspir

Last weekend I finally returned to Giesing to watch my favourite club 1860 Munich.After being gone for four years I am happy to report that chaos still reigns at Munich's true love.Open in app or online1860 Munich: A nostalgic return to a loveable chaos club Last weekend I finally returned to Giesin

Listen now (38 min) | On this weeks transfer round-up show Stefan Bienkowski is joined by Kevin Hatchard to break down the biggest transfer news in the Bundesliga - including Marcus Thurams decision to leave Borussia Mnchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund confirming the departure of Mahmoud Dahoud, plus

Thomas Reis's side sit bottom of the Bundesliga table and have failed to score any of their last four league games.Are the Royal Blues destined for relegation from the German top-flight.Open in app or onlineAre Schalke doomed.Thomas Reis's side sit bottom of the Bundesliga table and have failed to s

Listen now (37 min) | On this weeks transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan discuss the possibility of Gregor Kobel departing Borussia Dortmund for Bayern Munich in the next few years, whether the Black & Yellows plan on cutting Marco Reus free at the end of the season, RB Leipzigs plans to extend D

Union Berlin keep defying the Bundesliga odds and underlying stats while only spending what they earn.A deep dive into the club's transfer strategy.Open in app or onlineUnion Berlin keep defying the odds while growing organically on the transfer market Union Berlin keep defying the Bundesliga odds a

Listen now (43 min) | On this weeks bonus show, Manu and Stefan are back to chew over Bayern Munichs 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmunds narrow victory over Chelsea.Is Kingsley Coman severely underrated.Is Gregor Kobel the best keeper in Germany.And whats going on with Joshua Kim