Edin Džeko anticipates challenge facing Bayern Munich in Bundesliga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Edin Džeko expressed concern about facing Bayern Munich as Schalke returns to the Bundesliga this season. Džeko, who joined Schalke last season, highlighted the significant challenge posed by Bayern, especially under the management of his former teammate Vincent Kompany. Despite the difficulties, Džeko is looking forward to the new season. Schalke's past encounters with Bayern have included a notable 8-0 defeat on opening day in 2020, making the upcoming match a focal point for improvement.
- •Džeko is not keen on facing Bayern Munich this season.
- •He acknowledges the challenge posed by Vincent Kompany's team.
- •Schalke is back in the Bundesliga after struggling in previous seasons.
- •Džeko hopes for a better outcome than the 8-0 defeat in 2020.
- •The match against Bayern is anticipated as a pivotal game for Schalke.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Edin Džeko is not looking forward to facing Bayern Munich
"Edin Džeko isn’t so keen on facing his former teammate’s squad.
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