Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry is in trouble with sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic after taking a trip to the Paris Fashion Week.

"I want to talk about what happens on the pitch, not off it. It was only about what I saw on the pitch." Of course there is a need to talk about it."

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic criticised forward Serge Gnabry for his “amateurish” Paris Fashion Week visit, saying “the title is at ...

Speaking on Monday, Nagelsmann said the striker had not broken any rules but needed to “give the right answer (to the criticism) on the pitch.” Coach Julian Nagelsmann said after the match he wanted to bring in “a breath of fresh air.” “That’s amateurish, that’s exactly what Bayern Munich isn’t, frolicking somewhere when you have a day off,” the sporting director said, hinting that the former Arsenal forward may face consequences.

Joshua Kimmich thundered in a 90th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Cologne. Lazio humbled Milan with a superb 4-0 home victory in Serie A.

The second leg is next week at Newcastle’s St. Perhaps the most painful defeat came last week when Milan was beaten 3-0 by city rival Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup. Maurizio Sarri’s side move third in Serie A with a thumping 4-0 win over AC Milan.

Bayern Munich look to get back to winnings ways as they host Cologne at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich will next face 2nd-placed Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial game at home again on 28 January. However, after Borussia Dortmund, ironically no other away team has taken points from Bayern Munich at home than FC Cologne. In their last 16 Bundesliga meetings, Bayern Munich have only dropped points to them once (a 1-1 draw in 2016).

Thomas Müller is on the Bayern Munich bench once more as the Bundesliga leaders welcome Jonas Hector and Cologne to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday (kick-off: ...

[Steffen Tigges](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/steffen-tigges) struck twice against Bremen, including a spectacular goal from the halfway line, and keeps his place in the side ahead of newcomer [Davie Selke](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/davie-selke). Cologne blog!](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2022-2023/17/fc-bayern-muenchen-vs-1-fc-koeln/liveticker) [Müller](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/thomas-muller) began on the bench under [Julian Nagelsmann](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/julian-nagelsmann-10-things-on-bayern-munich-s-coach-rb-leipzig-baby-mourinho-5300) for just the second time ever in the Bundesliga last Friday as [Bayern](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen) began 2023 with a [1-1 draw at RB Leipzig](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/rb-leipzig-bayern-munich-live-team-news-match-stats-gvardiol-neuer-mane-musiala-22266). Midfielder [Ellyes Skhiri](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/ellyes-skhiri) went off with an ankle problem against Bremen, but is fit to start. [Daley Blind](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/daley-blind-5-things-on-bayern-munich-s-new-dutch-international-defender-22167) is also among the substitutes, alongside [Kingsley Coman](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kingsley-coman). There was talk he'd come in to give [Jamal Musiala](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/jamal-musiala) a breather ahead of Saturday's game against [Eintracht Frankfurt](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/eintracht-frankfurt), but Nagelsmann names an unchanged starting line-up. - Bayern have hit the 50-goal mark by this juncture in a season for the second time. [Cologne](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/1-fc-koeln) did just that on Saturday with a thumping [7-1 success over Werder Bremen](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/cologne-werder-bremen-live-team-news-match-stats-fullkrug-uth-skhiri-weiser-22281), lifting them five points clear of the relegation zone. [Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/eric-maxim-choupo-moting) took his goals tally to seven this season against Leipzig, to go with the 10 in nine competitive games before the winter break, with Bayern currently five points clear at the top. Out: Hernandez (knee), Mane (leg), Mazraoui (heart), Neuer (leg), Sarr (knee) Out: Andersson (knee), Dietz (cruciate ligament), Hübers (ill), Kilian (muscular), Limnios (cruciate ligament), Pedersen (muscular), Thielmann (thigh), Uth (pelvis) - Baumgart has lost all five of his previous meetings with Bayern as a coach, and is winless in four against Nagelsmann (D1, L3). Thomas Müller is on the Bayern Munich bench once more as the Bundesliga leaders welcome Jonas Hector and Cologne to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday (kick-off: 8.30pm CET).

The Rekordmeister dropped two points against RB Leipzig on Friday (1-1) and then needed a world-class finish by Joshua Kimmich to rescue a 1-1 draw against Köln ...

The way we played in the second half was what we had imagined. That would set up a tasty top of the table clash on Saturday, when Bayern host Frankfurt in what will be a true Topspiel. Instead, it needed a world class finish by Kimmich in the 90th minute for Bayern to equalize. "We were better in the second half after the subs,” Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. Bayern was indeed better in the second half. “We conceded a goal again after a set piece.” That was often the case in the first half of the season.

Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Joshua Kimmich to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne in the Bundesliga as the 10-time defending champion was ...

But after Cologne managed to only half-clear the ball, Kimmich returned it with all the power he could muster from his right boot. “I’m sure we’ll get back to winning if we keep it up.” Bayern had been looking for its first win of the year after a 1-1 draw in Leipzig the previous Friday in its first game following the extended winter break.

Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. FC Köln; Liverpool whiffs on Bayern player; Lionel Messi still working out deal with PSG; Gareth Bale is ...

Needless to say, we have A LOT on our minds about the biggest news pieces of the week. [Living the dream — literally (@brfootball)](https://twitter.com/TheBarrelBlog/status/1617703811388444674?s=20&t=T84nU5JPuJZ62p8CxVBVxg) Yann Sommer officially transferred in, Konrad Laimer unofficially inks his deal (allegedly), and there is wall-to-wall excitement for the squad’s re-start in the Bundesliga. - On the day, I’d give the starting attacking group of Gnabry, Musiala, Choupo-Moting, and Leroy Sané a C-(minus). - Jamal Musiala scuffled at times and something should be said about the transition from being the phenom to being the “the man.” For the last two years, Musiala has been able to play a complimentary role where he was not the focal point of the attack. [Tottenham Hotspur](https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com)’s Harry Kane seems to be rounding third and heading for home. [inked his deal](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/24/23569315/bayern-munich-rb-leipzig-konrad-laimer-transfer-official-free-contract-signed-marcel-sabitzer-leave) were reported on. It was a sequence where the entirety of the backline shifted to Keystone Kops mode. - Entering the match, all I really wanted to see was a more fluid attack and a more cohesive defense. FC Köln played like it wanted to win and kept pressure on the Bavarians. They were not bad, but they have the potential to be so much better. [Fashion Week](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/23/23568061/bayern-munich-serge-gnabry-fashion-week-paris-nagelsmann-koln-transfer-sane-coman-muller-musiala-tel)trip.

Serge Gnabry arrived in Salihamidžić's office for a 20-minute interview this afternoon. Gnabry showed goodwill and voluntarily took part in training with the ...

Gnabry showed goodwill and voluntarily took part in training with the players who didn’t start yesterday. In fact, Gnabry showed up for a voluntary training session today and it seems that the two sides have come to an understanding on what happened: The club decided not to fine Gnabry as he showed understanding for the situation.

Nick Salihamidzic, son of former Juventus winger Hasan, is reportedly close to joining Serie B strugglers Cosenza.

His father, Hasan, played at Juventus for four years, scoring eight goals in 74 appearances. A product of SpVgg Unterhaching and Bayern Munich academy, Salihamidzic Jr. Nick Salihamidzic is the son of former Juventus winger Hasan, the current sporting director of the Bavarians.

Serge Gnabry has been labelled “amateurish” by the Bayern Munich sporting director after being spotted at the Paris Fashion Week between games.

But it must always be beneficial for his job.” Manager Julian Nagelsmann said when asked about Gnabry: “I think a player can do whatever he wants in his free time. [Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) and Cologne, posting pictures on social media, prompting the Bayern chief to reveal his displeasure at the forward’s actions.

Impressive performances from Bundesliga opponents — good to see! But cold comfort for Julian Nagelsmann, whose league-leading side have now narrowed the gap at ...

[post-game podcast](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/24/23569626/podcast-bayern-munich-vs-fc-koln-bundesliga-kimmich-muller-sommer-goretzka-de-ligt-upamecano-gnabry)? Listen below or [directly on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PTdqLWu3JQgxT69ensPp0?go=1&sp_cid=6024ffdb8049fe8a53c9ca8ffb8eff99&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop): - Harsher still on Yann Sommer (4). - Harsh on Kingsley Coman (4) but can see why: the winger’s end product was sorely lacking on most of his crosses and shooting opportunities. Thomas Müller (3) was lively in his super-sub appearance, and that was nice to see. [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) drew 1-1 at home to 1.

Mazraoui had caught COVID-19 during Morocco's run at the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup, after which he returned to play 45 minutes against France in the semifinal.

The second leg — to be played in Munich on March 8 — is also in doubt, with Az reporting that March is slated as the earliest possible comeback date at present. Bayern will have Benjamin Pavard and Josip Stanišić to fill in at right-back in Mazraoui’s absence. [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui is looking at an extended spell on the sidelines.