Slimmed-down Bayern Munich still the team to beat as new Bundesliga season begins
Summary
Bayern Munich starts the new Bundesliga season as the team to beat despite a slimmed-down squad, with key player changes across challengers like Leverkusen and Dortmund.
Key Points
- Bayern Munich reclaimed the Bundesliga title last season and remains the team to beat at the start of the new season.
- Several top Bundesliga challengers including Leverkusen, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Leipzig, and Frankfurt have lost key players and made few standout signings.
- Bayern's attack has been refreshed by the arrival of Luis Díaz, but losses of star players have slimmed down the squad.
- Young players like Jobe Bellingham at Dortmund and new signings at Leipzig show promise among the challengers.
- Promoted teams Hamburger SV and Cologne face challenges to survive in the top division this season.
