This is the Bayern Munich predicted lineup for their opening UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United. The Bavarians are eager to start their continental season with a victory, after failing to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Friday. With the iconic local Oktoberfest already underway, Bayern will see this as an opportunity to get three points early into the festivities.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs. Manchester United
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How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
Bayern tend to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which is highly unlikely to change here. Now that nearly all previously injured players have returned to the squad, there is an added depth to the team. Konrad Laimer performed well at right-back in the second half against Gladbach before the international break and started there against Leverkusen. He is likely to do so again against Manchester United. Serge Gnabry will probably also start on the wing ahead of Kingsley Coman, who was nursing a slight injury vs. Leverkusen.
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The Bavarian faithful will hope that Matthijs de Ligt will soon return to form, which so far this season has been lacking from the Dutchman. All in all, Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff have little reason to rotate a functional team.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
Having started the Bundesliga season with three wins and a draw from the first four games, Bayern will look to replicate their domestic form on the European stage. Tactically, an attacking 4-2-3-1 will almost certainly be the formation of choice.
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Tuchel will have to serve his suspension for a red card he got in the quarterfinal elimination last season to United’s cross-town-rivals Manchester City. This is not likely to impact the team much.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Apart from captain Manuel Neuer, they mostly enter this match at full strength.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs. Manchester United
Ulreich, Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Goretzka, Kimmich Sané, Müller, Gnabry, Kane.
