Stefan Bienkowski
@sbienkowski.bsky.social
UK & Global Area Manager for Transfermarkt. Tend to write about the Bundesliga and Premier League. One half of Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast.
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Why Xavi Simons is struggling at Tottenhem
The new signing should be the perfect player to galvanise Thomas Frank's attack, but it doesn't seem to be working out for the Dutch midfielder.
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Xavi Simons SHOULD be the player to galvanise that Tottenham attack but for some reason it just isn’t working out for him in the Premier League right now.
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
Reposted by Stefan Bienkowski
Xavi Simons SHOULD be the player to galvanise that Tottenham attack but for some reason it just isn’t working out for him in the Premier League right now.
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
Why Xavi Simons is struggling at Tottenhem
The new signing should be the perfect player to galvanise Thomas Frank's attack, but it doesn't seem to be working out for the Dutch midfielder.
sbienkowski.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Xavi Simons SHOULD be the player to galvanise that Tottenham attack but for some reason it just isn’t working out for him in the Premier League right now.
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
Reposted by Stefan Bienkowski
New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga podcast. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/10-young-p...
10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/10-young-p...
10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
On the second bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to compare notes over the most interesting young players in German football this season.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga podcast. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/10-young-p...
10 young players to keep an eye on in German football this season
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/10-young-p...
Xavi Simons SHOULD be the player to galvanise that Tottenham attack but for some reason it just isn’t working out for him in the Premier League right now.
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
Why Xavi Simons is struggling at Tottenhem
The new signing should be the perfect player to galvanise Thomas Frank's attack, but it doesn't seem to be working out for the Dutch midfielder.
sbienkowski.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Xavi Simons SHOULD be the player to galvanise that Tottenham attack but for some reason it just isn’t working out for him in the Premier League right now.
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
I have a few theories as to why. And I think there’s a huge part of his game that Spurs fans haven’t even had a chance to watch yet…
Reposted by Stefan Bienkowski
Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Pod deep dive with @sbienkowski.bsky.social
The long and short-term problems facing VfL Wolfsburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMls...
The long and short-term problems facing VfL Wolfsburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMls...
The long and short-term problems facing Wolfsburg
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Pod deep dive with @sbienkowski.bsky.social
The long and short-term problems facing VfL Wolfsburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMls...
The long and short-term problems facing VfL Wolfsburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMls...
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Niko Kovac will have a lot to think about during the international break:
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Dortmund have a playmaker problem... again
Niko Kovac's team are struggling to score goals and they'll continue dropping points until they make some big changes in the coming weeks.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Niko Kovac will have a lot to think about during the international break:
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Classic FM (and Jazz FM) must be one of the oddest and most insidious parts of the British media landscape.
Their entire content strategy is based around relaxing music all day long. But on the hour, every hour they then shoehorn alarmist, exaggerated right-wing news bulletins from Global News.
Their entire content strategy is based around relaxing music all day long. But on the hour, every hour they then shoehorn alarmist, exaggerated right-wing news bulletins from Global News.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Classic FM (and Jazz FM) must be one of the oddest and most insidious parts of the British media landscape.
Their entire content strategy is based around relaxing music all day long. But on the hour, every hour they then shoehorn alarmist, exaggerated right-wing news bulletins from Global News.
Their entire content strategy is based around relaxing music all day long. But on the hour, every hour they then shoehorn alarmist, exaggerated right-wing news bulletins from Global News.
Niko Kovac will have a lot to think about during the international break:
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Dortmund have a playmaker problem... again
Niko Kovac's team are struggling to score goals and they'll continue dropping points until they make some big changes in the coming weeks.
gegenpressing.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Niko Kovac will have a lot to think about during the international break:
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Are his Dortmund team struggling in front of goal because he doesn’t have the right players… or because he isn’t using the right system and tactics?
Leverkusen 👀
Big 5 Leagues Combined Weighted Non-Pen xG (70%) and Non-Pen Goals (30%) through 2025-11-10
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Leverkusen 👀
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On Tottenham’s unconvincing start to the season and whether they should be doing better in the Premier League: www.transfermarkt.co.uk/should-frank...
Should Frank's Tottenham be doing better in the Premier League? Here's what the data says
Tottenham fans would be forgiven for having mixed feelings after their 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. Thomas Frank’s side did well to come from behind following Bry [...]
www.transfermarkt.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On Tottenham’s unconvincing start to the season and whether they should be doing better in the Premier League: www.transfermarkt.co.uk/should-frank...
On Tottenham’s unconvincing start to the season and whether they should be doing better in the Premier League: www.transfermarkt.co.uk/should-frank...
Should Frank's Tottenham be doing better in the Premier League? Here's what the data says
Tottenham fans would be forgiven for having mixed feelings after their 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. Thomas Frank’s side did well to come from behind following Bry [...]
www.transfermarkt.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On Tottenham’s unconvincing start to the season and whether they should be doing better in the Premier League: www.transfermarkt.co.uk/should-frank...
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New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social, @matt4d.bsky.social and I chat:
🐝 Boring BVB stumble
🐎 Gladbach win Rheinderby
⚔️ Union stop Bayern win streak
🇩🇪…and much more!
youtu.be/YHH0smYC1Wo?...
🐝 Boring BVB stumble
🐎 Gladbach win Rheinderby
⚔️ Union stop Bayern win streak
🇩🇪…and much more!
youtu.be/YHH0smYC1Wo?...
Bayern stumble in Berlin, boring Dortmund struggle again and Gladbach revival rumbles on
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
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November 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social, @matt4d.bsky.social and I chat:
🐝 Boring BVB stumble
🐎 Gladbach win Rheinderby
⚔️ Union stop Bayern win streak
🇩🇪…and much more!
youtu.be/YHH0smYC1Wo?...
🐝 Boring BVB stumble
🐎 Gladbach win Rheinderby
⚔️ Union stop Bayern win streak
🇩🇪…and much more!
youtu.be/YHH0smYC1Wo?...
The low-hanging mist from Loch Venacher on a lovely winter day in Scotland
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The low-hanging mist from Loch Venacher on a lovely winter day in Scotland
Brb new Outdoor Boys just dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Brb new Outdoor Boys just dropped.
I dunno if it’s down to Van Dijk’s age or Konate apparently wanting to leave for Madrid, but that defensive duo already looks out of steam and it’s only November.
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I dunno if it’s down to Van Dijk’s age or Konate apparently wanting to leave for Madrid, but that defensive duo already looks out of steam and it’s only November.
Incredible performance from Doku.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Incredible performance from Doku.
Man City were great against Dortmund and have continued that today. Just on top of everything and relentless in attack. Dortmund couldn’t handle it and neither can Liverpool.
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Man City were great against Dortmund and have continued that today. Just on top of everything and relentless in attack. Dortmund couldn’t handle it and neither can Liverpool.
That’s a crap call. Get VAR in the bin.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
That’s a crap call. Get VAR in the bin.
Absolutely mental from Konate there.
November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Absolutely mental from Konate there.
Arne Slot has stuck with Wirtz instead of bringing Gakpo back?!
a close up of a man with the words he 's beginning to believe
ALT: a close up of a man with the words he 's beginning to believe
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November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Arne Slot has stuck with Wirtz instead of bringing Gakpo back?!
Chelsea are… second in the Premier League
a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
ALT: a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
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November 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Chelsea are… second in the Premier League
Really, really odd decision from Vincent Kompany to pick the same starting XI that played PSG in midweek.
They’ve looked tired, clumsy and not at all up for a physical battle with Union Berlin. The B team beat Leverkusen last weekend and it would have probably done the job today too.
They’ve looked tired, clumsy and not at all up for a physical battle with Union Berlin. The B team beat Leverkusen last weekend and it would have probably done the job today too.
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Really, really odd decision from Vincent Kompany to pick the same starting XI that played PSG in midweek.
They’ve looked tired, clumsy and not at all up for a physical battle with Union Berlin. The B team beat Leverkusen last weekend and it would have probably done the job today too.
They’ve looked tired, clumsy and not at all up for a physical battle with Union Berlin. The B team beat Leverkusen last weekend and it would have probably done the job today too.
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For the first time since he joined Man City, Pep Guardiola has dramatically changed his tactics.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
From possession to precision: Guardiola's tactical shift to get the very best out of Haaland
The former English champions look nothing like the team that used to dominate the Premier League. But that isn't a bad thing.
sbienkowski.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
For the first time since he joined Man City, Pep Guardiola has dramatically changed his tactics.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
For the first time since he joined Man City, Pep Guardiola has dramatically changed his tactics.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
From possession to precision: Guardiola's tactical shift to get the very best out of Haaland
The former English champions look nothing like the team that used to dominate the Premier League. But that isn't a bad thing.
sbienkowski.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
For the first time since he joined Man City, Pep Guardiola has dramatically changed his tactics.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
And he’s done it all to get the best out of Erling Haaland.
Adidas just didn't bother at all with the new Scotland top.
Copy and paste template effort because they were spending all their time on this amazing Germany top:
Copy and paste template effort because they were spending all their time on this amazing Germany top:
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Adidas just didn't bother at all with the new Scotland top.
Copy and paste template effort because they were spending all their time on this amazing Germany top:
Copy and paste template effort because they were spending all their time on this amazing Germany top: