Welcome back to the German Fussball Podcast! In this episode,  Markus (@markusfjortoft) and Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft) discuss Leverkusen's impressive win against Darmstadt and break down Bayern's comeback against Gladbach, where Muller notches his 500th career win.  Stuttgart has made a strong comeback with back-to-back wins following their slow start to the Rückrunde, much due to the brilliance of Deniz Undav! RB Leipzig secures their first win of the season, while Heidenheim's...

As we enter the 19th round of the Bundesliga, the title race is heating up, with Bayern Munich narrowing the gap to Bayer Leverkusen to just two points. The highly anticipated clash between the top two teams is just around the corner, but both sides face challenges. Bayern is grappling with a growing list of injuries, including the recent loss of Kingsley Coman, while Leverkusen seeks solutions up front in the absence of their star striker, Boniface. Markus (@markusfjortoft) and Jan Aage...

Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft) introduces an unexpected contender for the Liverpool managerial position. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news, insights and LEGEND interviews from around the world.

Jürgen Klopp has announced his decision to leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season.  Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft) and Markus (@markusfjortoft) discuss the shock announcement, reflecting on its impact on Liverpool and the legacy he leaves behind, the possibility of Klopp taking over the Germany job, and exploring the potential successors for Klopp's position. Assuming the role of Liverpool manager on October 8, 2015, marked a pivotal moment that transformed the club,...

Welcome to the German Fussball Podcast with Markus (@markusfjortoft) and Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft)! We delve into the intense title race as Bremen shocks Bayern Munich, Leverkusen makes it back-to-back late wins, and Dortmund makes a push for the top 3. Has it been coming for Bayern? What makes Leverkusen so good? Should Füllkrug have given the penalty to Sancho? And why Eintracht Sports Director Markus Krösche was not happy after the game!! Join us for insights into the...

Welcome to the first German Fussball Podcast round-up of the year with Markus Fjortoft (@markusfjortoft), Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft)! Tributes were made nationwide to Der Kaiser, Franz Beckenbauer, whose remarkable career as both player and manager has left an indelible mark on German football. Harry Kane's stellar performance has seen him equal Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga record, with 22 goals in the first half of the season. Meanwhile, young talent Musiala continues to...

This is a special episode, as "Der Kaiser", Franz Beckenbauer has passed away. In this  conversation with Markus Fjortoft (@markusfjortoft), Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft) remembers the man widely regarded as not only the best German footballer but also the finest defender of all time. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news, insights and LEGEND interviews from around the world.

Join Markus Fjortoft (@markusfjortoft), Jan Aage Fjortoft (@janaagefjortoft), and the legendary Derek Rae (@raecomm) as they break down the Bundesliga's first half. Dive into discussions on the Best Player, Breakout Star, Most Improved Team, and the Disappointing Team of the season. Uncover the Unsung Hero and predict the Player to Look Out For in the second half. Explore Dortmund's struggles, Leverkusen's success, Stuttgart under Hoeneß, Tuchel's Bayern, and the fairy tale of Heidenheim. In...

Eintracht Frankfurt stole the show with a remarkable 5-1 win over Bayern München, ending Bayern's unbeaten streak. Needless to say, Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) were buzzing and dissect what went right for Eintracht and Bayern's missteps. In a clash between first and third, Stuttgart and Leverkusen settled for a 1-1 draw. Stuttgart dominated the first half, while Leverkusen's Wirtz shone in the second. Simultaneously, RB Leipzig secured a thrilling 3-2 win over...

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) break down the Leverkusen versus Dortmund showdown, highlighting Schick's return and Dortmund's strategic approach. Leverkusen's 14-game winning streak ended despite dominating possession, with Ryerson netting his third goal of the season  We discuss Dortmund's challenging run, including victories against Milan and a draw with Leverkusen, with upcoming tests against Stuttgart, Leipzig, and PSG awaiting. Stuttgart's Guirassay and Undav shine,...

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft)  and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) are back, albeit with a slight delay, as scheduling issues prevented the normal weekend review from taking place. However, after a week filled with European games for seven German teams, there are rumors emerging from the Bayern camp suggesting that Thomas Müller might be considering a departure. Are they true? Florian Wirtz's contract is set to expire in 2025, and the persistent transfer links that have lingered for the past few seasons...

There is trouble in the kingdom of Dortmund! How do we analyze their situation? What should we expect from Borussia Dortmund, and is there something wrong with their culture? In comparison, Xabi Alonso's arrival at Leverkusen has prompted a revolution at the club, in start contrast to the popularly labeled "Neverkusen". They have now equaled Guardiola's Bayern from the 2015/16 season for the best start to a Bundesliga season. Harry Kane is en route to beat Lewandowski's "unbeatable" record...

It was a Bayern masterclass in Der Klassiker as they dominated Dortmund from start to finish, but it was Thomas Tuchel who stole the headlines as he confronted his critics, including the legendary Lothar Matthäus. Why was he so furious? And how does it relate to the larger football "circus" in Germany? Is the reaction justified? And what does he hope to accomplish? Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) gives us his reflections and analysis. Furthermore, we are running out of superlatives for the great Harry...

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft)  and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) are back for their analysis and reflections on the ninth Bundesliga round; as Bayern thrashed Darmstadt and Harry Kane continues his historic Bundesliga start, we witnessed a thriller in Frankfurt between Eintracht and Dortmund, league-leaders Leverkusen earned a hard-fought victory against Freiburg and the crisis worsens at Union. Are highly praised Urs Fisher, Steffen Baumgart, and Bo Svensson in trouble? Markus asks Jan how he sees it....

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) gives a fitting tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, who sadly passed away this past weekend. Meanwhile, Bayern/DFB insider Christian Falk (@cfbayern) joins Jan and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) to briefly summarize Nagelsmann's first Germany camp in the US. In the Bundesliga, the league's top half is slowly establishing itself, as only two points separate the top four, and they cannot stop winning! Leverkusen continued to impress, ending Wolfsburg's strong form at home, while...

Can Leverkusen actually win the Bundesliga? It's been a year since Xabi Alonso took the reins at Leverkusen, and after seven games of the new season, they are top of the league and have recorded their greatest-ever start to the season. Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) praises "underrated" Coman as part of a Bayern team that dominated against Freiburg, while Dortmund's second-half performance ensured Union Berlin suffered their seventh(!) loss in a row. Markus  (@MarkusFjortoft) gives credit where...

Bayern started off poorly but fought themselves back into the game following an impressive first half by RB Leipzig. Why are Bayern still so unpredictable? And are RB Leipzig, with their historically good start, a real title contender alongside Leverkusen and under-the-rader Dortmund? Stuttgart and Wolfsburg continue in strong fashion, while Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt are struggling for goals and points. At the bottom of the table, Mainz, Köln, and Bochum are having a disastrous...

For a former Bundesliga and Eintracht Frankfurt striker, it is twofold for Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) at the moment. Frankfurt remains undefeated but is struggling to score enough goals. However, the chase to claim the Torjägerkanone is well and truly on as the likes of Stuttgart's Guirassy, Leverkusen's Boniface, and of course, Bayern's Kane are recording numbers that far exceed last season's rather underwhelming figures. We also check in with Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) a highly respected...

What a thriller! Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) was at the Bayern Munich - Bayer Leverkusen game, and what a game we were served as the two title contenders shared the points at the Allianz Arena. Jan's got a man-crush on Xabi Alonso, as his pitch-side interviews for ESPN provided insight into how the players and managers reflected on the game. Jan and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) also discuss the other title contenders, such as the high-flying RB Leipzig, the not-all-too-unconvincing Dortmund, and, let...

Hansi Flick has been dismissed as Germany's national team coach following their 1-4 loss to Japan in Wolfsburg. He was brought in with great optimism after achieving a treble triumph with Bayern, but Germany's defeat to Japan marked their third consecutive loss under his leadership. During Flick's tenure, Germany managed to win just one of the last six games, resulting in the second-worst record in history for the DFB, with only Erich Ribbeck having a worse record with the German national...

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) has been to the Vatican with Eintracht Frankfurt, believe it or not, and so we start off our Bundesliga Round 3 analysis, as Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) asks one former Eintracht #9 about another departing Eintracht #9, Kolo Muani, who is leaving for PSG. We delve into the transfer strategies of Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Leverkusen and the people behind the good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, we give special shoutouts to our Players of the Week. Oh, and Hertha...

The second week of Bundesliga is concluded, and reporting from a hotel room in Manchester, Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus  (@MarkusFjortoft) assess Dortmund's unconvincing start to the season, while Leverkusen, in contrast, are looking increasingly likely to contend right at the very top this season. RB Leipzig's second half comeback ensured they're back on track after last weekend's loss to Leverkusen, while Harry Kane ensured he's off to a high-flying start to his Bundesliga career. Lots...

The Bundesliga season has finally commenced, and it certainly lived up to the expectations, treating us to a total of 34 goals spread across the 9 exciting games. Notably, Harry Kane managed to secure a goal and an assist, Kevin Behrens shone as he cycled home with a remarkable hat-trick, while Xabi Alonso seamlessly picked up where he left off, guiding his team to victory over fellow championship contenders RB Leipzig. In a thrilling encounter, a Gladbach team in the process of rebuilding...

We are here to officially launch the commencement of the upcoming 2023/2024 season, while we delve into the review of RB Leipzig's remarkable victory against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Thanks to the exceptional performances from players like Xavi Simmons and the hat-trick hero Dani Olmo, the question arises: Can RB Leipzig maintain this momentum and potentially emerge as champions this season? Tuchel asserted that there existed no distinction between this team and the one that...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft)  and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) explore the main stories surrounding Bayern Munich. First, we delve into the club's latest move, appointing Christoph Freund from RB Salzburg as their new sporting director. We discuss how Freund's expertise can shape Bayern's future player development strategies. Next, we turn our attention to the ongoing saga of Bayern's pursuit of Tottenham striker and England captain Harry Kane. Does Harry Kane want to go to...