Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga’s der Klassiker on Saturday evening, with neither team having much room for error. The Bavarians have to tread carefully, given that they have a very small squad of fit players to work with, as they attempt to reach their objectives in the domestic league as well as in Europe. Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for the match.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Borussia Dortmund
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
Bayern began its spirited performance last Tuesday against Inter Milan as follows: Jonas Urbig was in goal. The back four was made up of Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Kim Min-jae, and Josip Stanisic. The duo in the holding midfield positions was Joshua Kimmich, playing alongside Leon Goretzka. Last but not least, Michael Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sané, and Harry Kane made up the front four.
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Coach Vincent Kompany made two changes compared to his previous Bundesliga starting 11. He brought in Goretzka for Joao Palhinha, while replacing the injured Jamal Musiala with Guerreiro.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
Despite the narrow defeat to Inter last time out, the team showed spirit, desire, and the will to make up for the loss of much quality to injuries in that game. Before that, the form of the team had been fairly good as well.
Tactically, the 4-2-3-1 formation is likely here to stay, despite those key absences. The team have to be more clinical up front and avoid simple errors at the back, which, of course, is easier said than done.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Bayern will still definitely be without the services of Manuel Neuer, Musiala, Hiroki Ito, Dayot Upamecano, and Alphonso Davies. As for Aleksandar Pavlovic and Kingsley Coman, the final training session will determine whether or not they are available, as Kompany noted during his pre-match press conference.
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In terms of Neuer’s potential availability in the crucial second leg against Inter, it will be a race against time.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Borussia Dortmund
Urbig ,Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic, Kimmich, Palhinha, Olise, Müller, Gnabry, Kane.
