Surprise in Bayern’s starting XI: Kompany shuffles the pack against Brugge | OneFootball

In just under an hour, the ball will roll at the Allianz Arena in Munich. On Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage, FC Bayern hosts the Belgian top club Club Brugge. We provide you with the line-ups for the match.

After the two commanding victories against Chelsea (3:1) and Pafos (5:1), Bayern wants to continue their momentum in the Champions League and defend the top spot in the table with a win against Club Brugge.

The personnel situation at FC Bayern remains somewhat tense. Serge Gnabry (adductor problems) and Josip Stanisic (rehabilitation training after a knee ligament injury) are still unavailable for the record champions. Additionally, there are the long-term injuries of Alphonso Davies (rehabilitation training after a cruciate ligament tear), Hiroki Ito (rehab after a metatarsal fracture), and Jamal Musiala (rehab after a fibula fracture).

Head coach Vincent Kompany does not have many options for rotation.

Guerreiro replaces Boey in the team, Karl makes his starting XI debut in the CL

In front of FCB captain Manuel Neuer in goal, Kompany opts for a back four with Raphael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Konrad Laimer.

In the defensive midfield, Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic start. Ahead of them is an attacking trio consisting of Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Lennart Karl. Harry Kane is set in the forward position.

FCB youngster Lennart Karl celebrates his starting XI debut in the Champions League for Bayern.

Substitutes are: Ulreich, Urbig – Minjae, Goretzka, Jackson, Bischof, Boey, Mike, Manuba.

Compared to the 2:1 victory against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, Kompany changes his starting XI in only two positions (Guerreiro for Boey, Karl for Jackson). However, there are also tactical changes: Laimer plays again on the right side of the defense. Additionally, Kane moves to the forward position. Against BVB, the Englishman still played in the number ten position.

The line-ups at a glance

FC Bayern: Neuer – Guerreiro, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Karl, Olise, Luis Diaz – Kane

Club Brugge: Jackers – Sabbe, Ordoñez, Mechele, Meijer – Stanković, Audoor – Forbs, Vanaken, Tzolis – Tresoldi

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