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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • SKY.COM

João Palhinha signs new deal with Fulham after nearly moving to Bayern Munich

João Palhinha extended his contract at Fulham on Thursday, tying him to the club through the 2027-28 season less than two weeks after he nearly joined Bayern Munich

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Raphael Guerreiro - Unable to return Guerreiro will not be an option for Friday's match against Leverkusen, as reported by the team on Thursday.

Impact Guerreiro will be sidelined for another game with his Calf injury, per the team website. He will now miss all four games to start this season after picking up an injury during the offseason. The defender did return to training about two weeks ago but is still not fit after being listed as not available. Guerreiro could work his way into a starting spot as soon as he is healthy, but for the time being, Noussair Mazraoui will hold down the starting wing-back role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayot Upamecano - Returns to training Upamecano was pictured training with the team ahead of Friday's match with Leversuken, per the team's Instagram story.

Impact Upamecano was back in training after missing time during the international break due to an undisclosed injury. The French defender has started all three matches this season for Bayern, and if he is deemed healthy, he will most likely return to his normal starting spot. If he is unable to compete, expect Matthijs De Ligt to take over in the defense.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting - Still hasn't returned Choupo-Moting is questionable for Friday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Choupo-Moting's status for Bayern's game against Leverkusen is still questioned as he has yet to return from international duty with Cameroon. If he returns in time, he will likely only be a bench option anyway, with Harry Kane taking over his starting role from last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Neuer - Out against Leverkusen Neuer is out for Friday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Neuer will miss another match as he has been deemed not fit enough to play. Manager Thomas Tuchel said the goalie was close to a return but has now picked up another injury to his calf on his other leg. He will make a return to training next week once again, but his availability moving forward is still in question. The German will miss at least this match and could miss even more time with his new injury.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Musiala - Could play Friday Musiala is questionable heading into Friday's matchup against Leverkusen, as reported by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Musiala has a chance of playing in Friday's match, with manager Thomas Tuchel stating, "He has been training pain-free recently. If he stays that way, he'll be in the squad tomorrow." The 20-year-old only played the opening match of the season before going down with an injury. If he does play, it would be a huge boost to Bayern's midfield, with fellow midfielder Joshua Kimmich already listed as questionable. He will most likely be plugged right into the starting lineup if he is deemed healthy for the match versus Leverkusen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Kimmich - Questionable for Friday's match Kimmich (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kimmich's availability going into Friday's match is still in question after picking up a knock with the German international team. Bayern will be very happy if he can play as they take on Leverkusen in a very important early season match. If he is not available, expect the likes of Konrad Laimer to slide into his spot or for Thomas Tuchel to make a formation change, allowing Thomas Muller or Serge Gnabry to start.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen visits Bayern Munich with perfect Bundesliga starts on the line for both

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will return from the international break with a big game on the line

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Julian Nagelsmann: Ex-Bayern Munich boss among Germany FA's top targets to succeed Hansi Flick Germany have lost to Belgium, Poland, Colombia and Japan since their World Cup group stage exit; Hansi Flick was appointed in 2021 after win...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • SKY.COM

Joshua Kimmich - Picks up knock with Germany Kimmich suffered a muscle injury while playing for Germany's national team and is doubtful for their next game against France.

Impact Kimmich's availability moving forward is in question after picking up a knock while playing with Germany over the international break. The severity of the injury has not been confirmed yet, but we do know it is a muscle injury, and he is listed as doubtful for Germany's next game. Bayern Munich hopes to avoid a major injury as they are already thin in the midfield with the loss of Jamal Musiala for an extended period this season. There is a decent chance Kimmich will not be available for Bayern's first game back from the international break but he could be healthy for their opening UCL group stage match against Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayot Upamecano - Absent from training Upamecano (undisclosed) did not train with France on Monday, RMC Sport reports.

Impact Upamecano picked up an undisclosed issue and missed training Monday. It's a concern for the center-back who is a doubt for Tuesday's clash with Germany and for Friday's with Bayer Leverkusen. With such short rest between the two matches any aggravation of an issue would almost certainly rule out Upamecano.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hansi Flick: Germany manager sacked just nine months before home European Championships after poor form Germany have lost to Belgium, Poland, Colombia and Japan since their World Cup group stage exit; Hansi Flick was appointed in 2021 after win...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • SKY.COM

Pressure mounts on Flick as Germany suffer defeat to Japan Hansi Flick is under increasing pressure as Germany manager after Japan condemned his side to a fourth defeat in five games. Fans at the Vol...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott McTominay passes Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane to top scoring in Euro 2024 qualifying

Scott McTominay moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

McTominay overtakes Ronaldo and Kane to top scoring in European qualifying. Scotland stays perfect

Scott McTominay has moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with Scotland on the brink of securing a place a...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Kane voices support for 'brave' Dele Harry Kane has hailed his former team-mate Dele Alli as “extremely brave” for opening up about his mental health and personal trauma as he b...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inside England captain Harry Kane's 'unexpected' deal with Skechers It was an open secret that one of world football’s top strikers was looking for a new boot deal – but nobody expected it to be with Skechers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bayern refutes accusations of 'sportswashing' after replacing Qatar deal with Rwanda sponsorship

Bayern Munich’s contentious sponsorship deals are leaving the club open to accusations of “sportswashing” and alienating many of its fans

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Konrad Laimer - Sees time at right-back Laimer has yet to start since joining Bayern Munich, but appeared in all three matches before the break.

Impact Laimer's most interesting role came off the bench when he replaced Noussair Mazraoui at right-back for the second half against Gladbach. Laimer and Raphael Guerreiro could fulfill similar roles on opposite sides of the pitch as depth in defensive midfield and full-back.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting - Only two appearances Choupo-Moting only made two bench appearances before the international break.

Impact Choupo-Moting has fallen out of the starting XI as Harry Kane was brought into the team in the Summer. Choupo-Moting is back to the same role he had behind Robert Lewandowski - consistent bench appearances and rotation in cup competitions.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthijs De Ligt - Yet to start De Ligt finished 2022/23 as a consistent piece of the backline but has yet to start before the break.

Impact De Ligt has ended up behind both Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae in the pecking order and has only appeared off the bench. With the DFB Pokal and Champions League in full flow after the international break it seems like that there will be more rotation in the Bayern backline moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noussair Mazraoui - Solidifies starting job Mazraoui took the starting job in the opening three matches before the international break.

Impact Mazraoui went into the season expected competition with Benjamin Pavard for a role in the starting XI. Instead Pavard has been shipped off to Italy and Mazraoui is the consistent starter in the first team. The only minor knock against the full-back is his two chances created in three matches with no goal contributions.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE