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.
Roefs impresses again: Maybe the best signing of the season
Robin Roefs continues to impress for Sunderland in the new calendar year as well. The goalkeeper helped The Black Cats hold Manchester City to a goalless draw, and the Dutchman played a major role in that, according to the English media.
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.