Overview

• Stuttgart rejected Bayern Munich’s final offer of more than €60 million plus a sell-on share, effectively collapsing negotiations for forward Nick Woltemade.
• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß reiterated that Woltemade remains part of the squad and could start Saturday’s Supercup against Bayern if he stays fit.
• On-loan goalkeeper Alexander Nübel will miss the Supercup with an elbow injury, opening the door for Fabian Bredlow to make his competitive debut between the posts.
• The German Football Association has appointed Harm Osmers as referee and Sascha Stegemann as VAR for the Supercup at the MHP-Arena.
• The DFB-Pokal first-round draw features Regionalliga underdogs FC Gütersloh v Union Berlin and Hallescher FC v FC Augsburg and highlights how injury-hit squads such as Schalke are eyeing youth players.