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Steffen Baumgart’s side thought they had taken the lead after 20 minutes only to see Davie Selke’s side-footed finish ruled out for offside. Dejan Ljubicic and Leart Pacarada both had to be brought off after picking up knocks following two hefty challenges from Nantes, in what were the main talking points at the break.

As captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia, the 35-year-old said that a sweep of all competitions or a treble is not out of the question provided that the boys give 110% in every game. “If we combine maximum desire and emotionality together with the quality we have, we can achieve anything”, Nagelsmann declared. “When we combine these things, we are incredibly good and can beat anyone.”

Ritsu Doan had a chance in the box two minutes later, but his shot was blocked. Empoli, who finished 14th in Serie A last season, were also looking to get forward and that made it an open affair. Referee Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck awarded the home team a penalty in the 18th minute for a foul on Lucas Höler. Michael Gregoritsch stepped up, only to see his effort saved by the goalkeeper Elia Caprile, who then impressed again with a good save from a Rolland Sallai a minute later.

87 games, five goals and two DFB-Pokal trophies during his two years in Leipzig | Moves to reigning Champions League holders

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VfL Wolfsburg have completed their fifth signing for the new season. Left-back Rogerio Oliveira da Silva, known as Rogerio, moves to Wolfsburg from today’s friendly opponents Sassuolo Calcio in Serie A. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who will wear the number 13 shirt, has been given a contract with the Wolves until 30 June 2027.

Transport

Not Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano.

TSG Hoffenheim recommend getting there early and travelling by public transport. Additional buses to the PreZero Arena will be running on Saturday. A shuttle service will take visitors from Sinsheim/Elsenz railway station to the PreZero Arena and back. In addition, a shuttle service has been set up on various other routes. Buses will be provided at the bus terminal (P9) for the return journey. More information about the departure times and stops can be found here (SWEG) and here (Palatina Bus).

VfB and Bundesliga 2 side FC Hansa Rostock have agreed terms on the loan of Juan...