Overview

• Jonas Hofmann has publicly voiced frustration over limited playing time at Bayer Leverkusen and is considering a summer transfer, citing sparse feedback from coach Xabi Alonso.
• Antonio Rüdiger apologized for throwing an ice pack at the referee during the Copa del Rey final, an act that could lead to a suspension of up to twelve matches.
• Dietmar Hamann has called for Rüdiger to be excluded from Germany's Nations League squad, citing repeated behavioral issues and the need for accountability.
• Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s potential Bundesliga title-clinching match against Leipzig due to a suspension from his fifth yellow card, which he criticized as an unfair decision.
• Xabi Alonso’s unconfirmed future at Bayer Leverkusen continues to create uncertainty within the team, with calls for clarity from both players and management.