Bayern Munich Weakened Ahead of Match Against Borussia Dortmund

German football is buzzing ahead of the approaching 24th league matchday, with all fans' eyes on Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund will host Bayern Munich in a match that traditionally electrifies all of Europe. However, the squad situation in the visitors' camp is complex. The latest reports confirm that Manuel Neuer will not play in this prestigious fixture due to health problems. Media also speculate about his future, suggesting the goalkeeper has made a strategic decision to end his international career to fully focus on playing for the Bavarians until the end of his contract. Meanwhile, experts, including former club players, are suggesting bold rotations in the lineup, including benching Joshua Kimmich, which shows the immense pressure for results on the coach. The rivalry between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, known as "Der Klassiker," became the main point of reference in German football in the mid-90s, when both clubs began regularly competing for supremacy on the domestic and international stage.Further down the table, FC Augsburg is preparing for a significant anniversary. The club is celebrating its long-standing presence in the Bundesliga and plans to mark the occasion with a victory over FC Köln. Club officials and players declare extraordinary motivation, calling the upcoming match a mission to confirm their stable position in the domestic elite. Meanwhile, in Mönchengladbach, an alarmist atmosphere prevails. Eugen Polanski, seeking a breakthrough in the fight for survival, has taken an unconventional step and moved training sessions directly to Borussia-Park. This is meant to help the players better acclimate to their home stadium ahead of the crucial battle with Union Berlin. Steffen Baumgart, the Berliners' coach, however, warns against underestimating the opponent, expecting an extremely aggressive and difficult clash where the result will be decided by details and the fight for every ball. In the background of the league struggles, Bayer Leverkusen is celebrating its advancement to the next phase of the Champions League, although the "Aptekarze" players do not hide their concerns about potentially drawing Bayern in the European cups. Avoiding the domestic rival at this stage is a priority for them. Meanwhile, in the Italian league, Genoa under Daniele De Rossi is placing particular emphasis on improving set-piece play, which is meant to be the key to stabilizing their form in Serie A. Sporting emotions are also stirred by the confession of one of the league's top scorers, who called himself a huge fan of Edin Džeko, showing that the legend of the Bosnian striker is still alive among the younger generation of Bundesliga players. „Es wird ein Spiel voller Emotionen und Kampf. Wir müssen auf jedem Meter des Platzes wachsam sein, denn Borussia Mönchengladbach in der Krise ist ein angeschlagener Löwe.” (It will be a game full of emotions and fight. We must be alert on every meter of the pitch, because Borussia Mönchengladbach in crisis is a wounded lion.) — Steffen Baumgart