After doing the unthinkable and actually progressing past the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal, Bayern Munich look to keep the good vibes going by beating Union Berlin. Given that RB Leipzig face Borussia Dortmund this matchday, you just know that all three points will be necessary for Bayern to keep their spot as the undisputed #1 team in the table.
Let’s see what Vincent Kompany has to work with.
Team news
Hiroki Ito (foot), Sacha Boey (thigh), Josip Stanišić (thigh), and Aleksandar Pavlović (collarbone) are all completely ruled out for the game, while Dayot Upamecano and Eric Dier are both doubtful with thigh injuries. The situation with the backline is really precarious right now, though at least the team has some options to plug in the holes.
Assuming that Kompany isn’t planning on changing too much about the lineup, we can expect the following starting XI:
Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala need no explanation, while Michael Olise got some rest in midweek which makes him eligible to start. Kingsley Coman also got rested during the game against Mainz, which gives him a good chance of starting given Kompany’s rotation policy at the moment.
The midfield and backline pretty much selects itself, though Leon Goretzka could slot in if Dayot Upamecano is unable to start. Raphaël Guerreiro was rested for Konrad Laimer in midweek, which means he may be due for a start on Saturday.
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