Schick sets Leverkusen mark
Patrik Schick scored the winner as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 on 18 October, becoming the first Leverkusen player to score in the opening six Bundesliga matches of a season. Ibrahim Maza also starred with a goal and the assist for the winner.
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Prass stars as Hoffenheim win
Alexander Prass scored and provided an assist as TSG Hoffenheim won 2-1 at Borussia Mönchengladbach on 18 October. Prass set up Conté’s early opener and later finished the decisive chance after Adam Hložek’s flick, helping Hoffenheim claim three valuable away points.
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Gladbach remain winless
Borussia Mönchengladbach suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Hoffenheim on 18 October and remain without a league point after six matches. Wael Mohya had briefly equalised, but Gladbach could not find a way back after Hoffenheim’s early Conté strike and Prass’s later winner.
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Frankfurt sporting director steps down
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche has asked to be relieved of his duties and was granted immediate leave by the supervisory board on 18 October. The club said his contract remains in place until 30 June 2028 but he will be freed from day-to-day responsibilities.
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Dortmund worry over Karetsas
Borussia Dortmund reported concern on 18 October after 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas twisted an ankle minutes after coming on in the goalless draw at Union Berlin. Club officials said they were awaiting further tests and that “something’s not quite right” with the youngster’s ankle.
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Džeko suffers head cut for Schalke
Schalke striker Edin Džeko suffered a deep cut to the head in the 1-0 home defeat to Mainz, the club confirmed on 18 October. Džeko was replaced by Hwang Hee-chan and Schalke said the injury required several stitches; the club wished the veteran a speedy recovery.
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