Sven Bender » Record against Italy

German international defender Sven Bender joined his twin brother Lars at Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday, after moving from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract.... more »

Borussia Dortmund have been dealt a blow ahead of Saturday's clash at Werder Bremen -- their first Bundesliga game of 2017 -- with Germany international Sven Bender their latest injury victim.... more »

Borussia Dortmund are missing Sven Bender, but welcome back centre-back Sokratis, for Sunday's tricky Bundesliga clash against Mainz with one eye on their Europa League clash at Tottenham Hotspur.... more »

Wolfsburg are waiting on the fitness of goal-scoring Germany midfielder Julian Draxler for Tuesday's Champions League last 16, second-leg clash at home to Gent.... more »

Bayern Munich resume their seemingly relentless march towards a third straight Bundesliga title on Friday with coach Pep Guardiola relishing their clash at second-placed Wolfsburg.... more »