Max Eberl defended Lennart Karl at Bayern Munich's Saturday press conference before the trip to SC Freiburg, while GOAL said Uli Hoeneß had taken a tougher line.
GOAL reported that Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi is considering Youssef En-Nesyri for November's camp before two AFCON qualifying matches against Niger.
Real Madrid named their squad for the Spanish league meeting with Barcelona, with Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Raúl Asencio and Ferland Mendy absent.
Former Barcelona youth coach Pau Moral said Xavi Espart can cope with Yan Diomande in Sunday's Clasico at Spotify Camp Nou.
Ahead of Barcelona's el Clásico against Real Madrid, Frenkie de Jong spoke about competition for places, his return from injury and criticism.
Neco Williams said he was "all good" after suffering an arm injury in Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Fermin Lopez spoke before Barcelona's Sunday meeting with Real Madrid, addressing officiating, Hansi Flick's backing and his Ballon d'Or choice.
Tyrell Malacia told BBC Sport he does not know why he was put into an isolated training group at Manchester United and said the period was tough mentally.
