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      Bayern Munich AXE Serge Gnabry from team against Frankfurt after ex-Arsenal star’s ‘amateurish’ Paris Fashion Week trip

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      SERGE GNABRY has been dropped to the Bayern Munich bench following his trip to Paris Fashion Week.The German forward, 27, attended the event on Sunday after the Bundesliga champions’ first game back since the World Cup break – which ended in a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig.
      Serge Gnabry attended Paris Fashion Week last weekendCredit: Instagram / @sergegnabry
      He was snapped in various outfits in the French capitalCredit: Instagram / @sergegnabry
      He did start their clash with Cologne on Tuesday – which also ended 1-1 – only to be replaced by Kingsley Coman at half-time.
      Now Bayern are preparing to face Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday as they search for a first victory of the calendar year.
      But Gnabry has been slammed by Bayern’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic following his fashion week appearance.
      Speaking to Dpa, Salihamidzic said: “That is amateurish. It’s exactly what I don’t like.
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      “It’s not Bayern Munich to go messing around when you have a day off.
      “A day off is meant to be for resting yourself so that you can push on in the next game.”
      And, while Nagelsmann insisted he did not take Gnabry off against Cologne due to the fashion week controversy, he did confirm the former Arsenal man will NOT start this weekend.
      The Bayern head coach said: “[Serge Gnabry] had the chance to show a reaction against Koln.
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      “Against Koln he was not outstanding so it is clear that this [trip to Paris] is magnified by the media.
      “We had a good chat and I explained him my view of things and I told him the substitution against Koln was not because of the Paris trip but performance-related.
      “We have a player, [Kingsley Coman], on the bench and he has done really well and he will start tomorrow.”
      Gnabry, who left Arsenal for Werder Bremen in 2016 before going on to join Bayern a year later, has scored 10 goals and provided a further 11 assists in 25 games so far this season.
      The German champions’ lead at the top of the Bundesliga table has been cut to just three points following their back-to-back draws.
      And second place Union Berlin have the chance to move level on points with Bayern if they can beat Hertha Berlin on Saturday afternoon, before Bayern host Frankfurt.
      Gnabry has provided 21 goal contributions for Bayern so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Best young player in world’ – Watch Jude Bellingham’s filthy skill past stricken opponent as Dortmund ace stars again

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM produced a marvellous piece of skill to carry on his scintillating run of form. Borussia Dortmund faced off against Augsburg last weekend in a 4-3 thriller as the Bundesliga returned following the World Cup break.

      Jude Bellingham knocked the ball past his opponent with an outrageous skill
      He received the ball on the wing before using the reverse leg to confuse his opponent
      Bellingham then had the ball at the byline to try and create a scoring opportunity
      With Dormund leading late on, Bellingham was played the ball on the right flank and produced an audacious skill to knock the ball past his opponent with his reverse leg.
      Bellingham then got ball at the byline and attempted to find a team-mate in the centre, but the ball ended up rolling through a host of bodies after a defender got a touch to divert its direction.
      But fans online were quick to lavish praise on the 19-year-old.
      One fan said: “Give this man whatever he wants.”
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      A second fan declared: “Best young player in the world.”
      A third fan: “That’s outrageous !!!”
      Another added: “This kid is seriously talented 👏🏼⚽️”
      The England World Cup star scored his side’s opener – a worldie in itself – in the match before later adding an assist.
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      It puts his tally on four goals and three assists in the Bundesliga this season.
      Meanwhile, he has also added five goal contributions in the Champions League.
      His strong performances for both Dortmund and England have seen him earmarked for a huge transfer to the Premier League, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United all interested. More

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      ‘They’ve got best snacks’ – Fans in awe of giant battered fish sandwich at Borussia Monchengladbach

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      GERMAN giants Borussia Monchengladbach have left hungry footy fans drooling.That’s by serving up a giant battered fish sandwich at their stadium on game days.
      Borussia Monchengladbach are serving up a treat for hungry fansCredit: Getty
      Punters can get this epic giant fish sandwich for just £5.20 on match daysCredit: Instagram @thefootyfood
      Punters are usually forced to endure some terrible grub when going to cheer their side on.
      From a single burnt sausage in a dry bun, to a processed slice of cheese hurled on top of unseasoned chips, there are some shocking match day meals around.
      To make matters worse, fans usually have to pay through the nose to get a taste of the dastardly dishes.
      And even the World Cup failed to live up to standards, with the fan village providing “sad” snacks for guests at £200 per night.
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      But Bundesliga side Gladbach are taking things to the next level by serving up a tasty treat in the form of a huge fish sandwich.
      The battered fillet is supported by a fresh artisan roll, and is so big it sticks out of the bun on either side.
      Some fresh greenery provides the aesthetics, and the sarnie is finished with a generous thick helping of tartar sauce.
      But just when you thought things couldn’t get better, the stunning snack only costs £5.20.
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      Fans on social media have certainly been enjoying Gladbach’s latest creation, with one saying: “Bundesliga got the best snacks.”
      Another simply declared he “would” wolf down the delectable concoction.
      And other supporters tagged their mates to make them aware of the magnificent munch available in Germany.
      However, League Two side Stockport County showed England can mix it with the best at times.
      That’s after cheering up fans over the festive period with a £4.50 CUP of Christmas dinner.
      The genius meal was filled with turkey, roast potatoes and pigs-in-blankets, with the cup also allowing for lashings of gravy to be added. More

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      Manuel Neuer’s leg ‘held together by ski boot after horror injury with Germany icon lucky a rescue helicopter was near’

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      MANUEL NEUER is “lucky” his skiing accident did not have far worse consequences, it has been claimed. Germany icon Neuer had an accident while skiing last month following his nation’s early elimination from the World Cup.
      Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the season following his injuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_DMxLILNZ/
      But it has been revealed that the boot he wore proved pivotal in avoiding an even worse situationCredit: Getty
      It left him with a broken leg which has ruled him out for the rest of the season.
      However, the consequences of the trip could have been far worse if the emergency services were not on hand close by.
      BILD report that had a “rescue helicopter” not been nearby when the accident happened then he would have been out for far longer.
      Neuer’s ski boot has also been credited as holding his foot together, with the compression the boot provided limiting the swelling around the injury on his leg caused by severe bleeding.
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      Had the boot and swift services not been factors, the swelling around the leg would have meant doctors could not operate straight away.
      Fortunately, Neuer was able to undergo surgery straight away and immediately start the recovery process.
      Furthermore, doctors are expecting “no further complications” following the surgery.
      The Bayern Munich captain’s recovery will see him not allowed to “move his leg until the end of February” at the earliest.
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      The German champions’ will take care of his rehab girlfriend Anika Bissel helps out by driving him to and from the training ground.
      Neuer had played 16 times for the Bavarians this season before the World Cup break.
      However, the Bundesliga champions have a number of talented players to make up for Neuer’s loss, including Joshua Kimmich, who scored a screamer against Cologne. More

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      Watch Joshua Kimmich fire goal-of-the-season candidate STUNNER to rescue Bayern vs Koln… and toast it with Rashford cele

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      JOSHUA KIMMICH scored a goal-of-the-season contender to rescue a point for Bayern Munich against Koln.The midfielder is not known for his goalscoring prowess, having scored just 49 goals in 439 career appearances, but he stunned fans with a rocket from long range.

      Joshua Kimmich emulated Marcus Rashford’s new trademark celebrationCredit: Getty
      Rashford came up with the celebration as an ode to his clearer thinkingCredit: PA
      Bukayo Saka copied the celebration against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      With Bayern pushing for an equaliser in the 90th minute Kimmich received the ball from Dayot Upamecano and turned to face goal.
      And he only had one thing on his mind, firing in a shot from around 35 yards out that nestled in the top corner.
      Kimmich celebrated by pointing at his head – emulating the celebration made famous by Marcus Rashford.
      The Manchester United striker did the same thing when he scored his own brilliant goal at Arsenal on Sunday.
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      And it has become something of a trend with Bukayo Saka also doing the same when he scored in the same game.
      Tammy Abraham and Danny Welbeck have also celebrated in that fashion in recent weeks.

      Rashford has scored nine goals in nine games and points to his temple afterwards as an ode to his clearer head space under Ten Hag’s regime at United.
      He said: “It’s a complete different energy around the club and the training ground.
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      “That puts me in a better headspace and I just feel really motivated now. That’s the area I was struggling in.
      “I was struggling at times with more mental things. It wasn’t really my own performance but other things off the pitch. That’s the biggest difference from last season.
      “Too often last season, I wasn’t in the right headspace for games. I wasn’t surprised by some of the stuff that was happening.” More

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      Manuel Neuer’s goalkeeping coach and best man at his wedding SACKED by Bayern after ‘leaking chats to players’

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      MANUEL NEUER’S goalkeeping coach and close friend Toni Tapalovic has been SACKED by Bayern Munich.Tapalovic, 42, had worked for the German giants since 2011.
      Toni Tapalovic worked with Manuel Neuer for 12 yearsCredit: Getty
      The former goalkeeper, who had his playing career cruelly cut short by an ACL injury, was best man at Neuer’s wedding.
      Bayern recently confirmed his departure, vaguely citing “differences in the way we work together”.
      But according to German paper Bild, there was more to it than that.
      They allege that Tapalovic fell out with Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann.
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      It’s claimed that their falling out was due to Tapalovic allegedly “leaking” private conversations between coaching staff to Neuer.
      The report added that Neuer, 36, would then relay information to other senior figures within the playing squad.
      Following Tapalovic’s exit, the Germany goalkeeper posted an emotional farewell on Instagram.
      He wrote: “Dear Toni, today is the end of an era at FC Bayern Munich.
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      Julian Nagelsmann was reportedly unhappy with ‘leaks’Credit: Getty
      “With you after 11.5 years, not only an absolute pioneer of the modern goalkeeping game, but above all a great person is leaving the club.
      “Everyone, not only in Munich, knows that all these achievements would never have been possible without you!
      “Last but not least, you shaped and lifted me and my goalkeeping game to a new level. I will miss you!”
      Neuer’s post received heart emoji comments from former Bayern stars David Alaba and Franck Ribery.
      Tapalovic was best man in 2017, when Neuer married ex-wife Nina Weiss.
      The goalkeeper walked down the aisle on crutches after suffering an injury in the Champions League while playing for Bayern that year.
      Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the current season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident last month.
      Bayern have since moved to sign Swiss No1 Yann Sommer to deputise.
      Tapalovic briefly worked with Yann SommerCredit: AP More

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      Watch Man Utd and Liverpool transfer target Bellingham score wondergoal in first game back for Dortmund after World Cup

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM scored a brilliant goal for Borussia Dortmund in his first match since the World Cup.The England international, 19, has been enjoying some downtime following the Three Lions’ quarter-final exit in Qatar last month.
      Jude Bellingham’s strike put Borussia Dortmund in front on SundayCredit: Getty

      Bellingham has now scored 10 goals for Dortmund this seasonCredit: AP
      Unlike English football, domestic action in Germany did not return until this weekend.
      And Bellingham’s first game back for Dortmund came against 15th place Augsburg on Sunday.
      It was thrilling encounter which ended with the Champions League outfit winning 4-3 in a topsy-turvy clash.
      But it was Bellingham who caught the eye once more when he broke the deadlock in the 29th minute.
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      The superstar midfielder, who SunSport exclusively revealed is set to snub a new deal with Dortmund, clipped a delightful pass with the outside of his boot onto the chest of Karim Adeyemi.
      Adeyemi then played a neat one-two and laid it into the path of Bellingham, before the ex-Birmingham man feinted to go one way, went the other, and found the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “That drop of the shoulder was special”.
      Another added: “This Bellingham goal is worth watching solely for the noise it makes 😍. Words cannot describe his footballing ability”.
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      A third said: “Liverpool need a player who can score this type of goal”.
      And a fourth replied: “What a goal from Bellingham, the trivela pass, the body feint, the finish, MODRIC-ESQUE 🎩”.
      Bellingham now has 10 goals for Dortmund this season, along with three assists.
      Despite his youthfulness, he has already been handed the armband by the German giants.
      And his superb performances – for both club and country – have seen him attract interest from Europe’s biggest sides including Man Utd, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City and Paris Saint-Germain. More

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      ‘F*** cancer’ – Dortmund hero Sebastien Haller shows off his incredible new boots after battling testicular tumour

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      SEBASTIEN HALLER showed off his incredible new “f*** cancer” football boots ahead of his official Borussia Dortmund debut. The Ivory Coast striker signed for the Bundesliga club last summer but two weeks later a testicular tumour was diagnosed.
      Sebastien Haller looks set to make his official Borussia Dortmund debutCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      The striker will be wearing his customised orange Puma bootsCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      He now has the all clear, though, and is ready to make his long-awaited bow for his new club.
      And when he does take to the field, the 28-year-old will do so wearing his customised cleats with a very personal message.
      Haller and sponsors Puma shared an Instagram post of the forward at Signal Iduna Park and sliding his foot into his bright orange Ultra Ultimates.
      And on the side, the words “F*** CANCER” have been printed in silver, with the “u” replaced by a lightning bolt.
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      Puma wrote: “The best comeback of the year already.”
      Haller’s wife Priscilla commented in the replies with three fire emojis.
      The former West Ham was signed as Erling Haaland’s Dortmund replacement but the tragic news has ruled him out of action since his £28million arrival.
      Haller returned to Dortmund training at the beginning of January following four rounds of chemotherapy and two operations.
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      He came on for his debut in a friendly a week later and then scored a stunning seven-minute hat-trick against FC Basel on his first start.
      But with the Bundesliga returning after the World Cup and winter break this weekend, Haller finally looks on course to make a competitive appearance for Die Borussen when they host Augsburg on Sunday.
      Haller impressed with a hat-trick in a friendly against FC BaselCredit: Getty More