Probable line-up: How Bayern could line up in Cologne | OneFootball

FC Bayern faces a challenge in the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal against Cologne. Vincent Kompany and his team aim to extend their streak of 13 wins from 13 competitive matches. This is the expected lineup.

After the convincing 3-0 victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach, the next task awaits FC Bayern: How will Vincent Kompany adjust his team for the cup match against 1. FC Köln? Will the Belgian rely on rising star Lennart Karl?

On Wednesday evening (8:45 PM, live on ARD and Sky), the German record champions will visit the RheinEnergieStadion. There, they aim to achieve their eleventh consecutive away win against Cologne and secure a spot in the round of 16.

In goal, Jonas Urbig will once again stand in, replacing the suspended Manuel Neuer. Kompany had already given the former Cologne player match practice against Gladbach to optimally prepare him for the important cup duel.

Stanisic and Gnabry as starting lineup candidates?

Ahead, a back four with Konrad Laimer on the right, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah in the center, and Raphael Guerreiro on the left is likely to start. Josip Stanisic is also an option again after his injury.

In midfield, the double pivot with Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic might be used again. Leon Goretzka is likely to only get a spot on the bench once more.

On the wings, Michael Olise on the right and Luis Diaz on the left are expected. The recovered Serge Gnabry is a candidate for the starting lineup as a central attacking midfielder – he delivered a strong performance after being substituted in Gladbach. Lennart Karl is likely to get his chance as a substitute again.

In the center forward position, Harry Kane will start as usual. Nicolas Jackson remains an option for later in the game.

The expected Bayern starting lineup at a glance: Urbig – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Gnabry, Diaz – Kane

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany warned ahead of the game about the Rhinelanders: “Cologne has done very well so far. Especially what they do in defense – with great alertness, how quickly they close spaces to prevent shots and crosses.” He further added: “They are also incredibly dangerous on the counterattack – this has hurt many teams so far. It's not just box defense, but also a good, solid middle block from which they repeatedly develop dangerous counters.”

The expected Cologne starting lineup at a glance: Schwäbe – Schmied, Martel, Özkacar – Sebulonsen, Lund – Huseinbasic, Johannesson – Bülter, Kaminski, S. El Mala

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