Stefan Bienkowski

 
Stefan Bienkowski • SBienkowski Football Writer
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Sports journalist and football writer. Editor and creator of TheTwoPointOne podcast network. Online content producer at BBC Scotland.

Articles written by Stefan Bienkowski

Predicted XI

Last chance saloon for Coutinho - how Barcelona could line up versus Real Sociedad

Ronald Koeman has plenty of work to do to turn Barcelona's season around but he has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Real Sociedad

  • 3 years
Transfers

Haaland is the future - Man United should do whatever it takes to get him

Borussia Dortmund will have to get their next head coach appointment spot on to keep their exciting, young talent at the club

  • 3 years
Team of the Week

Perfect 10 for Lionel Messi to make La Liga team of the week

The Barcelona forward put on a stellar performance to pick up a goal and all three points for his side against Levante

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Xhaka, Partey and Bellerin out - How Arsenal could line-up against Southampton

Mikel Arteta will have to wrestle three points off Southampton with a starting XI that will be missing a number of key players.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Young English star to start? - How Bayern Munich could line-up against Wolfsburg

Hansi Flick is facing an injury crisis in the middle of his Bayern Munich team ahead of a tough clash against unbeaten Wolfsburg.

  • 3 years
Premier League

How much will Diogo Jota's injury impact Liverpool's season?

Diogo Jota is a pivotal goalscorer and playmaker in Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team and will be sorely missed during his four-month injury.

  • 3 years
Premier League

'Not good enough' - Frank Lampard disappointed after Everton end Chelsea's unbeaten run

Chelsea went behind after a penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson in the first half and failed to break Carlo Ancelotti's side down to pick up any points.

  • 3 years
Player Ratings

Everton 1-0 Chelsea, Player Ratings: Werner and Chilwell disappoint in defeat

Frank Lampard's Chelsea side picked up an unexpected defeat at Goodison Park after an impressive, defensive performance from Everton.

  • 3 years
Player Ratings

Union Berlin 1-1 Bayern Munich, Player Ratings: Lewandowski outshone by hosts

Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich side were held to their third draw in 10 Bundesliga games as Union Berlin frustrated and walked away with a 1-1 draw.

  • 3 years
Bundesliga

Dayot Upamecano: Player Rating and Performance versus Werder Bremen

The 22-year-old defender was once again at the centre of RB Leipzig's victory in the Bundesliga as the team push for the league title.

  • 3 years
Analysis

How much have Borussia Dortmund struggled without Erling Haaland?

Erling Haaland's absence from the Borussia Dortmund team has caused a major downturn in form which could cost Lucien Favre his job.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

N'Dombele to start? - How Tottenham could line-up against Crystal Palace

Jose Mourinho should be able to welcome back a number of key players for Tottenham's tough test against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

  • 3 years
Future Stars

Giovanni Reyna: Stats comparison with the world's best young attackers

Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna hopes to be among the 10 best players in the world, but how far off is he from achieving that goal?

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Simeone to change tactics? How Real and Atletico could line-up in Madrid derby

Diego Simeone could move his side to a back five as Zinedine Zidane welcomes back key players to full fitness for Madrid derby.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Lewandowski and Alaba to return - How Bayern could line up against Union Berlin

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick will welcome back a number of key players after resting them in midweek against Lokomotiv Moscow.

  • 3 years
Team of the Week

Europa League Team of the Week: Lo Celso, Evans and Bailey shine

A number of players showed the best of their qualities in the final matchday of the Europa League group stages.

  • 3 years
Player Ratings

Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Antwerp, Player Ratings: Lo Celso stars as Spurs go through

Jose Mourinho's side ultimately finished a successful Europa League group stage campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Antwerp.

  • 3 years
Player Ratings

Dundalk 2-4 Arsenal, Player Ratings: Dundalk striker outshines Arsenal stars

Arsenal wrapped up their Europa League group with a comfortable victory over Dundalk to make it six wins from six in Europe.

  • 3 years
Team of the Week

Kieran Trippier stars for Atletico to make La Liga team of the week

England and Atletico full-back Kieran Trippier was one of the best performing players in the Spanish top-flight following his display against Valladolid.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

England U21 talent to start? How Bayern could line-up against Lokomotiv Moscow

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick is expected to hand England U21 midfielder Jamal Musiala a start against Lokomotiv Moscow.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Alexander-Arnold to start? How Liverpool could line-up against Midtjylland

Jurgen Klopp will almost certainly use his team's remaining Champions League group stage game to rest key players and welcome back others.

  • 3 years
La Liga

Koeman: I told Barcelona players how 'pissed off' I was with poor form

Barcelona have been in a dreadful run of form that has seen them pick up just four wins from their first 10 league games.

  • 3 years
Premier League

Tottenham: Can Harry Kane sustain his incredible run of assists?

The England striker has bagged nine assists in 12 league games, but how sustainable is his current run of form?

  • 3 years
Bundesliga

The Leverkusen defensive stats putting Bayern Munich to shame

Peter Bosz has been improving his side's back line since he joined the club and it now looks like a back line that can trouble the Bundesliga.

  • 3 years
Bundesliga

Bayern chairman denounced for losing interest “in an attractive Bundesliga"

The German football league body are set to announce whether they'll stick with their TV distribution model or move to something similar to the Premier League.

  • 3 years