Aaron Danks ready for first time as main man for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker
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15-second readAaron Danks is preparing Bayern Munich for their Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund, with the team sticking to their successful approach despite the magnitude of Der Klassiker. Danks discussed the challenge Dortmund's defensive organization under Niko Kovač will present, as well as the latest team news. Bayern will be without Manuel Neuer due to injury.

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Aaron Danks is preparing Bayern Munich for their Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund, with the team sticking to their successful approach despite the magnitude of Der Klassiker. Danks discussed the challenge Dortmund's defensive organization under Niko Kovač will present, as well as the latest team news. Bayern will be without Manuel Neuer due to injury. Joshua Kimmich's participation is uncertain after completing individual training sessions.
Danks acknowledged Dortmund's defensive strength, noting they concede few goals, but also warned against underestimating their attacking threats, having known some of their forwards from his time in England. He emphasized the need for Bayern to be ready for every phase of the game and perform to their best. Danks' comments highlighted the competitive nature of the fixture and the importance of maintaining their current form.
Danks reflected on the demands of his role, stating that the relentless schedule leaves little time to appreciate the experience of leading Bayern Munich until the season is over. With another significant occasion approaching, Danks and Bayern Munich are focused on securing three points against Dortmund to strengthen their position at the top of the Bundesliga.
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Aaron Danks faced the media ahead of Bayern Munich’s massive Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund, discussing the magnitude of Der Klassiker, Dortmund’s defensive organization under Niko Kovač, and the latest team news. Danks knows exactly what is at stake, but insists Bayern must stick to the approach that has brought them so much success this season. “It’s obviously a big game, we know how big this game is around the world, and how many eyes will be on us. But for us it’s about doing what we always do: we’re super competitive, the players are really competitive, every single day of the week, so we want them to continue that.
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