On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down RB Leipzig's second consecutive DFB-Pokal (German Cup) victory thanks to a heroic performance by Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku, and also talks on the shuffle within Bayern Munich's senior management structure, which saw CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic both get the sack. only on the #SLPodcast!
Will Nkunku remain with Leipzig or has the Frenchman had his "last dance"? Find out more by clicking on the podcast player below!
RB Leipzig were recently crowned Champions of the German Cup for the second consecutive year, thanks to an inspiring performance by Christopher Nkunku. Die Roten Bullen overcame Frankfurt with two unanswered goals in yet another dominant performance. Leipzig have shown their talent throughout this season, finishing third in the Bundesliga standings, and questions are being asked if they can challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season. What seems like an impossible task has been proved to be achievable, given how Borussia Dortmund were in the title race until the final matchday of the campaign. The team with the Yellow Wall dropped the ball when it mattered most, but they proved that Bayern are not "untouchable".
Bayern have had what some might say a season to forget. When looking at how they normally perform, a single trophy is almost a failure. Bayern claimed the 2022/23 Bundesliga title on the very last matchday of the season, having been in a raucous race with fierce rivals Dortmund. Thomas Tuchel and his side were quickly knocked out of all cup competitions but this allowed them to focus on winning the league, which they almost let slip. Tuchel has remained in charge as head coach, but there has been some shuffling up top. The board of directors claimed they had no choice but to fire CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, and as it stands, Tuchel will be given more time to get things right. In terms of shuffling around, some players could be set to leave, with Sadio Mane the main player in question
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