Bundesliga Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hamburg SV
Bayern Munich will take on Hamburg SV in the third round of the Bundesliga at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, August 20. Both sides will be looking to improve on their rather inconsistent starts to the league and add three points
to the tally.
Bayern Munich
The Munich giants currently sit in tenth place with one win from two games played. Jupp Heynckes side lost the opening fixture of the League season at home to Borussia Monchengladbach but came back strongly to secure all three
points at the Volkswagen Arena against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfL-Wolfsburg-c40881.
The Bavarian outfit has been in some good form after the shock start to the season and recently won the first-leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off clash against Swiss side FC Zurich with a 2-0 score line at home.
Hamburg SV
Rothosen have gone through a heavy change in this summer’s transfer window. The club saw the departure of some of its more important players including http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joris-Mathijsen-c19242 to Malaga. However, there have been
arrivals also but they are mainly young talents or potential stars of the future as Sporting Director Frank Arnesen looks to overhaul his side.
The club’s start to the season has been a poor one and they currently sit in 16th place with only one point. Hamburg suffered an opening day loss to champions Borussia Dortmund and lost a considerable lead to eventually
end up 2-2 against Hertha http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Berlin-c7536 last week.
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Bayern Munich
Jupp Heynckes will have a strong side at his disposal with no major injury concerns. Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Mario Gomez suffered minor knocks in the Champions League qualifier but will surely be available for the fixture.
Hamburg SV
Rothosen have to deal with injury worries to some of its major players and players like Jose Guerrero, Miroslav Stepanek and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcus-Berg-c23815 are all unavailable for the clash. The club has a young side and players that lack experience
at this stage.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521
The Dutch international has returned from injury and is back with a bang. He proved yet again of his importance to the Bavarian giants when he scored a stunning goal against FC Zurich in front of the home fans this week. He will
be expected to continue with his magnificent form and help his side get all three points.
Son Heung-Min
The young South Korean winger is touted to be the next big thing in European football. The player has immense talent and he proved that when he scored twice in the LIGA total! Cup in pre-season against the same opposition. He will
be expected to repeat the feat and help his team get something out of the match.
Prediction
Bayern Munich are unstoppable at the moment with two wins against Wolfsburg and FC Zurich in a week’s time whereas Hamburg are struggling for form with a young and inexperienced squad. Injuries to some of Rothosen’s important players
would not help the club’s cause either.
Die Bayern also have a point to prove after they lost the first home game of the season to Monchengladbach and are still without any points at home in the Bundesliga this season. Jupp Heynckes’ side is strong defensively and dangerous
while on attack and are expected to win the clash with a 3-1 score line.
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