Champions League 2012/2013

[Iztok]

Originally Posted by DepHun

I hope Borussia can stop these sales at this point.

Well looking at them from the Klopp era they don't sale that easily. I respect them much more then any other "middle" ranged team in that respect. German teams in particular have much more discipline when it comes to selling their star players.

The problem with Gotze is his buyout claus and I have a feeling that Lewandowski has one as well. (can somebody confirm that?)

Klopp is determined to keep the team together. He only left Kagava last year and Sahin one year before, but with having excellent subs prepared. Losing Gotze now is a blow, but he has Grosskreutz and some other who are good and could take that place. To be fair none of them have Gotzes quality and potential, but they will still be able to compete for top positions, though going for the Liga seems out of reach at this point.

But replacing Lewandowski will be harder, they only have Schieber as a striker who hasn't proved a lot. So no useful sub in a system that demands a prolific worldclass striker. If they get Džeko or someone similar they will have to wait if he can adapt and that's not Klopp's style. The Lewandowski lose is scarier in my opinion.

[aldo]

Apparently Mario Gomez is has been spotted in Dortmund for a medical so that's one replacement taken care of. There are unconfirmed rumours that Gomez has impregnated schweinsteiger's girlfriend and is therefore not welcome at Bayern anymore.

[Mortenlj]

Originally Posted by Iztok

The problem with Gotze is his buyout claus and I have a feeling that Lewandowski has one as well. (can somebody confirm that?)

I'm sure I read somewhere that Klopp has stated, that BVB are not forced to sell him under any circumstances. With one year left of contract, they might feel that they have to anyways, should a significant offer come.
Besides, I think you're spot on with your analysis.

Originally Posted by aldo

Apparently Mario Gomez is has been spotted in Dortmund for a medical so that's one replacement taken care of. There are unconfirmed rumours that Gomez has impregnated schweinsteiger's girlfriend and is therefore not welcome at Bayern anymore.

These footballers...

[Michał]

Originally Posted by Iztok

The problem with Gotze is his buyout claus and I have a feeling that Lewandowski has one as well. (can somebody confirm that?)
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Lewandowski has no buyout clause.

I'm already tired of reading about him leaving Dortmund. It has been the hottest news since January, but after scoring 4 goals against RM now it is the only info in sport section on every Internet site. Tiring, really. Right now there are rumours that he is going to be exchanged for Gomez + money. It wouldn't be a bad deal for BVB.

[zOrg]

Originally Posted by Michał

Lewandowski has no buyout clause.

I'm already tired of reading about him leaving Dortmund. It has been the hottest news since January, but after scoring 4 goals against RM now it is the only info in sport section on every Internet site. Tiring, really. Right now there are rumours that he is going to be exchanged for Gomez + money. It wouldn't be a bad deal for BVB.

I think the main problem is the manager from Lewandowski.
He focused a change this summer because he become more money
I would love to the see Götze and Robert in the Bayern squad

[zOrg]

Originally Posted by ggeorg

thanx for the reply Kalman
But i don't really get the difference between bayern and BVB (financially). They play in the same league, they get the same tv income (not?), they get the same c.l. income, they have similar fan base, so what is really the difference financially?
Hoeness giving extra cash by not paying his taxes?

Bayern plays since 1965 on the highest Level in Bundesliga.
Dortmund have some good years and a long time without success.
The main problem is that many teams wanted to quickly get the same level of Bayern and have become financial problems. Bayern had to help Dortmund out with a credit, otherwise they would lost the license!
And now? Watzke the manager from Dortmund told a few days ago: "I personally would rather have gone begging, as to lend me money from Bayern"! Time changed so quickly

[Michał]

Hans Joachim Watzke (Borussia's manager) announced yesterday that no official offer for Lewandowski has yet arrived to Dortmund and that Borussia is going to wait until 15th of May for serious offers for him. If nothing special arrives then he is going to stay.

[DepHun]

Mourinho is out, after winning (not enough) a really attacking, and risky match. Lewandowski's miss was strange.

[deporiginal]

How the most incompetent defender of our national team has found his way into Bayern's worldclass team, I'll never know

0-3 already, this is painful to watch... Funny though

[tonideportivoBG]

it's gonna be legendary final at Wembley
What do you think guys, can we be like Borussia after 4-5 years? It would be dream !

[caabrego]

And they said that the comeback was possible

[Rack]

Great time to open a shnitzel joint in London!!

[Crocodile_Dundee]

Pity there's so many sponsors and corporate types that get tickets for these games. Thousands of the real fans will miss out.

[deporiginal]

If everything goes according to expectation, Guardiola and Mourinho will face each other in the European Supercup in a few months

Even though that would be very entertaining, I'm still rooting for Borussia and Benfica. I've always liked Benfica as a club (who doesn't like the whole eagle thing before their home games, and they have brilliant fans as well). And despite the fact that I think Bayern is a beautiful side to watch, I just can't bring myself to root for the likes of Robben and Ribéry

[DepHun]

what is your problem with Ribery, Greg?