BVB line-up against Bayern: Kovac springs a surprise with this XI | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund face FC Bayern in the Super Cup. The line-ups are in — and both coaches are causing a stir with their decisions.

The first title of the new season is up for grabs: Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern meet on Saturday evening in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup. The line-ups for the clash at Signal Iduna Park have now also been confirmed. There are several interesting selection decisions on both sides. For BVB, two new signings will start right away. Coach Niko Kovac is putting his trust in just 19-year-old Joane Gadou in central defence.

Konstantinos Karetsas has also made it into the starting XI. The 18-year-old, who joined Dortmund from KRC Genk for €30 million, is expected to provide attacking spark in midfield. Other high-profile new arrivals, however, will have to start on the bench. Joey Veerman and Giannis Konstantelias only joined the squad a few days ago and are not yet in the first eleven against Bayern. Both could, however, make their first competitive appearances for BVB during the match.

It is also worth taking a closer look at the German record champions’ line-up. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has to do without Jamal Musiala. The Germany international is being rested after the health issues he recently made public and is unavailable for the Super Cup.

Bayern line-up against BVB: Laimer replaces Musiala

Kompany has responded with an unusual midfield setup. Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer all start. Laimer could take on the more advanced role that Musiala normally fills. In the back four, Josip Stanisic will defend on the right, while Alphonso Davies starts on the left.

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In attack, FCB are relying among others on Michael Olise, Luis Díaz and Harry Kane. New signing Ismael Saibari will initially have to settle for a place on the bench.

For both teams, this prestige clash is also the final major test before the start of the Bundesliga season. Bayern are taking part in the Super Cup as the reigning domestic double winners, while Dortmund have qualified as runners-up. Kick-off at Signal Iduna Park is at 8:30 pm.

Line-ups:

FC Bayern: Neuer – Stanisic, Kim, Tah, Brown – Laimer, Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Kane, Luis Diaz.

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Gadou, Anton, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson – Karetsas, Inacio – Guirassy.

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