Bayern Munich have had a tough time in the DFB Pokal lately, and drawing a 2.Bundesliga team in the very first round is a continuation of that bad luck. Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick both suffered the ignominy of losing to lower division teams in recent seasons, which means nothing can be taken for granted.
All eyes will be on coach Vincent Kompany as he takes charge of his first competitive game since joining Bayern Munich, which also happens to be a must-win game with no second chances. Who will he pick for the starting XI? What kind of tactics will he use? What will the final result look like?
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