Blow before the big match? Bayern star misses training | OneFootball

Bayern are eagerly awaiting the next Bundesliga highlight. But just before the clash with Frankfurt, a defender is causing new headaches.

Minjae Kim was absent from team training on Thursday. According to BILD, the club was responding to a knock the center-back sustained during the European Cup match against Pafos. Although he played the full 90 minutes, he was rested as a precaution afterwards. The club does not want to take any risks – whether he will be in the squad for the weekend is still open.

A few days ago, the 28-year-old was already struggling with muscular problems in his calf. These issues had previously led to a break from training. Kim was nominated again for the match against Werder Bremen, but did not play. In the 5-1 victory over Pafos, he finally celebrated his return to the starting eleven and proved himself fit over the full distance.

Starting duo against Frankfurt likely set

Bayern’s defense is under pressure as it is. In addition to Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, who are still in individual recovery training, Josip Stanisic is also out injured. Bayern are closely monitoring Kim’s situation and do not want to risk a longer injury.

Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano are therefore expected to be in the starting eleven for the weekend. Kim had recently gained stability and was on his way to reestablishing himself under Vincent Kompany – but injuries keep setting him back.

On Saturday, FC Bayern will face Eintracht Frankfurt, who have made a solid start with nine points from five games. However, in the Champions League, they suffered a clear 1-5 defeat at Atlético Madrid during the week. Bayern, on the other hand, delivered a dominant performance in their international appearance against Pafos and lead the Bundesliga without dropping a point.

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