Slot highlights a sore spot for Liverpool
Arne Slot was deeply disappointed with Liverpool’s home draw against newly promoted Leeds United. The Dutch manager saw his team struggle against a compact, well-organised opponent. He pinpointed the problem.
Nottingham Forest lose again and Aston Villa are second in the Premier League
Aston Villa climbed on Saturday, temporarily, to second place in the English league after beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home. Forest are Braga’s next opponents in the Europa League.
Kimmich is absent from team training
Bayern Munich have to do without Joshua Kimmich as they begin training. The 30-year-old is starting pre-season with an individual conditioning programme because of the ankle injury he sustained last year.