FC Bayern Set to Face SC Freiburg in Bundesliga Clash

In less than an hour, FC Bayern will take on SC Freiburg in their latest Bundesliga match. Here are the starting line-ups for today’s game.

FC Bayern Aims for Continued Success

Following a decisive 4-0 victory at home against Union Berlin, Bayern Munich is eager to maintain their momentum in the league as they travel to Breisgau. Despite a significant upcoming match in the Champions League against Real Madrid, head coach Vincent Kompany insists on prioritizing the Bundesliga fixture against SC Freiburg.

Changes in the Starting Line-Up

Vincent Kompany has made five adjustments to the starting eleven from the previous game against Union Berlin. Manuel Neuer returns to goal after recovering from an injury, marking his comeback in a Bayern uniform, while Jonas Urbig moves to the bench.

Defensive Lineup

The defense will consist of Josip Stanisic, Jonathan Tah, Minjae Kim, and Tom Bischof. Although Alphonso Davies has returned from injury, he will not start in this match for now, and Dayot Upamecano will also remain on the bench initially.

Midfield Configuration

In the midfield, Kompany continues to place his trust in Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. Aleksandar Pavlovic, who has recently returned to fitness, will also start on the bench for this match.

Offensive Adjustments

In the attack, Bayern faces a few challenges. Harry Kane is sidelined due to an ankle issue, and Nicolas Jackson is unavailable following a suspension. Consequently, Serge Gnabry will take on the central attacking role. Supporting him will be Lennart Karl, Raphaël Guerreiro, and Luis Díaz, who is back after serving his suspension.

Jamal Musiala returns to the bench after overcoming a recent ankle stress reaction from the away match against Leverkusen. Michael Olise will also remain on the bench initially, providing Kompany with multiple options for substitutions despite the notable absences in the attack.

Team Line-Ups

SC Freiburg: To be announced shortly.

FC Bayern Starting XI: Neuer – Stanisic, Tah, Kim, Bischof – Kimmich, Goretzka – Karl, Guerreiro, Díaz – Gnabry

Bayern Substitutes: Urbig – Upamecano, Musiala, Olise, Davies, Ito, Laimer, Pavlovic, Cardozo