Thomas Tuchel is set to be announced as new England manager. From his early days at Mainz to his rise as a top coach at Dortmund and PSG, his Champions League triumph at Chelsea, and recent setbacks at Bayern, Jan (@janaagefjortoft) offers his verdict on Thomas Tuchel. Having followed him closely across German and European football for years and interviewed Tuchel multiple times, Jan shares his insights on what makes Tuchel the ideal choice for England. He also recounts some of his favourite Tuchel stories and explains why he believes the appointment is a perfect fit!

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We welcomed Heidenheim player Adrian Beck to the show. As former teammates in Scotland, Markus takes a deep dive with Adrian into his personal journey and 1. FC Heidenheim’s incredible rise from the lower leagues to their first-ever Bundesliga promotion. Adrian reflects on the dramatic 2022-23 season, where they clinched promotion with two stoppage-time goals, and discusses the influence of coach Frank Schmidt, who has been pivotal to the club's success. They also explore how the team secured an impressive 8th place finish last season, earning a UEFA Conference League spot, and how they’ve adapted after losing key players like Kleindienst and Beste. Plus, they chat about the exciting potential of rising star Paul Wanner.

We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did!

0:00 Intro
0:45 Beck's Incredible Journey to the Bundesliga
04:07 The Dramatic Promotion
07:36 The Secret to Heidenheim's Sucess
13:41 The Crazy Development
19:12 How Good is Paul Wanner?
21:15 Heidenheim's National Team Players
22:47 Quick-Fire Questions

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Bayern's thrilling 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt earned praise for its entertainment value and contrasting tactics, but it also marked Bayern’s third game without a win. Are they facing their first mini-crisis of the season? Elsewhere, Jan and Markus Fjørtoft dive into Dortmund’s ongoing mentality struggles and what’s going wrong under Sahin, as they fall to a high-flying Union Berlin. Meanwhile, Leverkusen shockingly blow a two-goal lead against Bundesliga newcomers Holstein Kiel. We also recap the rest of the round, including wins for RB Leipzig and Freiburg that push them into the top four. Plus, with the international break approaching, we introduce the new strikers from Gladbach and Mainz.

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Catch-up
00:55 Eintracht vs. Bayern: Reaction
02:50 Bayern's Style of Play
04:25 Three Games Without a Win: Is it a Mini-Crisis?
08:42 Marmoush: Bundesliga's Top Scorer
11:39 Dortmund’s Mentality Crisis?
17:45 Leverkusen’s Complacency: Why?
20:14 Rest of the Round Recap
22:45 Meet Germany’s New Strikers!

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It was a clash of champions as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen battled to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to penetrate Leverkusen's defense, which approached the match with a more cautious and defensive strategy than anticipated. Jan and Markus analyze the tactical showdown, drawing conclusions about Bayern's performance, Leverkusen's sacrifice of attacking flair, and what lies ahead for both teams as the season progresses.

We also spotlight the Bundesliga's top scorer, whose impressive form is drawing attention and making a significant impact on an already formidable Eintracht side. Additionally, RB Leipzig's attacking prowess finally came to life, while Werder Bremen "Stage" a remarkable comeback. Finally, St. Pauli celebrated their first win of the season!

0:00 Intro
0:21 Catch-up
02:45 Bayern - Leverkusen: Reaction!
06:09 Was Alonso's defensive approach too defensive?
09:10 Kompany will be proud of his team!
12:23 Eintracht are 2nd in the Bundesliga! Bayern next!
13:00 Get to know Eintracht Frankfurt!
19:25 Rest of the Games: Goals, Goals, Goals!
26:35 Why Bayern are Favourites!

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Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) are blown away by Bayern's start to the season under Kompany, as they score 20 goals in just 7 days, defeating Werder Bremen 5-0 away. We discuss the impact of Olise and Kompany, and how they will stack up against Bayer Leverkusen in this weekend's Topspiel. Leverkusen leave it late once again but come through against Wolfsburg, while Stuttgart humiliate Dortmund, led by inspiring performances from Undav and new Bundesliga star Millot. We also recap the other matches from the round, including Eintracht Frankfurt, who have secured three straight league wins. In national team news, there's bad news for Germany as their new No. 1, Marc-André ter Stegen, suffers a serious injury and will be out for 7-8 months. What does this mean for Germany's goalkeeping situation?

0:00 Intro
0:25 Catch-up
01:54 Bayern are back!
07:03 Are Leverkusen ready for Bayern?
11:28 Stuttgart humiliate Dortmund!
14:32 Impressive Eintracht and Freiburg !
17:15 Bundesliga Round Recap
17:45 Ter Stegen injury: Who will be Germany's number one?

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We compare two of football's premier strikers: Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. We delve into Harry Kane’s recent hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel, bringing his total Bundesliga tally to 40 goals in just 35 games. Kane has set a new record for the quickest to reach 40 goals in the league, surpassing Uwe Seeler, and is currently tied with Jadon Sancho for the most goals by an Englishman in Bundesliga history.

At the same time, we analyze Erling Haaland’s exceptional form, with 9 goals in his last 4 games, including two hat-tricks. Haaland, who has 99 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City, is close to breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the fewest games to reach 100 goals for a single club. We examine Haaland’s performances and explore where his remarkable run might lead.

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This week, Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Bayern Munich's dominant win over Kiel, highlighted by a record-setting hat-trick from Harry Kane. With this victory, Bayern now sit at the top of the table for the first time in 2024. Dortmund secured a thrilling win against Heidenheim, driven by a standout performance from Adeyemi. Leverkusen and Stuttgart also bounced back strongly with crucial victories. We also cover Eintracht Frankfurt's win featuring Omar Marmoush’s brace, Freiburg's comeback against Bochum, Bremen ending Mainz’s unbeaten run, and Augsburg's first win of the season. Additionally, we delve into Eberl's recent comments about his initial doubts regarding Kompany, as well as Kimmich and Goretzka’s contract situations.

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We recap the key moments from the international break, highlighting Germany's resurgence as they dominate Hungary and play an exciting draw against the Netherlands, fueled by the dynamic duo of Musiala and Wirtz. Can this team win the World Cup? And could we see these two stars team up at the club level? Meanwhile, Harry Kane makes history with two goals in his 100th cap. Where does he rank among England's all-time greats? Lastly, Martin Ødegaard suffers an ankle sprain against Austria—how serious is it, and what could this mean for Arsenal?

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