Thursday, August 25, 2016

Rebuilt rivals chasing Bayern Munich in Bundesliga (The Associated Press)

Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Bayern Munich, enters the pitch before the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, match between third division FC Carl Zeiss Jena and first division Bayern Munich in Jena, Germany, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Bayern Munich's rivals have been rebuilding as they attempt to stop the Bavarian powerhouse claiming an unprecedented five straight Bundesliga titles. While the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, and Wolfsburg have made wholesale changes to their squads this offseason, Bayern has been uncharacteristically restrained in the transfer market, with new coach Carlo Ancelotti inheriting a dominant side from Pep Guardiola. Guardiola won the German league in each of his three seasons and Ancelotti will be expected to continue the run.


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