Bayern expect Vincent Kompany to miss weeks after virus collapse
Bayern Munich expect coach Vincent Kompany to be sidelined for weeks rather than days after collapsing at the training ground with a virus, sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed.
Julian Ryerson ditches second-place mentality at Borussia Dortmund
But for Norwegian full-back Julian Ryerson, second place holds little appeal.
Ryerson revealed he no longer even keeps the medal from Dortmund's 2024 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. "I've said since I was a kid that I don't want to collect second places.
"I've already given away my 2024 Champions League medal, it's somewhere in my parents' cupboard. Second places don't interest me," he told Ruhr Nachrichten after Dortmund's 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig on Sunday.
Despite the draw, Ryerson believes Dortmund's season has started positively. "To be honest, we could have taken more points. But the start makes me optimistic.
"The energy in the team is good, and we fight for each other," he said.
He also praised the team's defensive stability, which has been a key factor in their unbeaten run. "We really wanted to win against Leipzig, even though we didn't create many big chances.
"Overall, we concede very few goals, which gives me confidence," Ryerson added.
Dortmund now focus on maintaining momentum in the Bundesliga while keeping an eye on their Champions League ambitions. Ryerson's attitude signals a squad determined to aim higher than second place this season.
Wael Mohya inspires Gladbach to end losing run with Stuttgart comeback
Teenage midfielder Wael Mohya played a decisive role as Borussia Monchengladbach came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-2 away from home, securing their first Bundesliga points of the season.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing while observing a training session involving the club's second team on Friday.
Victor Boniface pushes for January exit from Leverkusen
Victor Boniface reportedly wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen in January 2027 as he looks to revive his career after a difficult period marked by injuries, fitness problems and limited first-team opportunities.