Many question marks ahead of Real clash: Musiala, Neuer and Co. | OneFootball

FC Bayern are entering the decisive phase of the season with mixed feelings as concerns grow over a number of injured key players – above all Konrad Laimer and Jonas Urbig – ahead of the clash with Real Madrid

The international break not only brings regeneration for Munich, but also new question marks, with the personnel situation increasingly becoming an issue ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against the Whites

The situation with Konrad Laimer is particularly explosive, as the Abendzeitung München reports. The Austrian had to pull out of his national team’s 5:1 win over Ghana at short notice due to knee problems

ÖFB coach Ralf Rangnick explained: „It was an irritation, so we decided not to take any risks.“ Although it does not appear to be a serious injury, it remains to be seen in what condition Laimer will return to Munich

A loss would be particularly bitter for Vincent Kompany, who currently plays on the right flank and impresses with his versatility and intensity

Goalkeeper situation remains tense

There are also still uncertainties in goal. Jonas Urbig had to leave the DFB quarters early. A capsule injury in his knee has forced the 22-year-old to take a break

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke of a precautionary measure: „I didn’t want to rush him through. That won’t help him or FC Bayern.“ Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether Urbig will be fit to play again in time

The good news: Manuel Neuer is about to make his comeback. The 40-year-old has largely overcome his torn muscle fibre and should be back in team training soon. He should therefore be the number one again for the games against Real

Pavlovic and Musiala in focus, Davies on the verge of a comeback

photo: IMAGO

Bayern can at least be cautiously optimistic in midfield: Aleksandar Pavlovic has apparently overcome his hip problems and has already returned to individual training

The situation with Jamal Musiala is much more complex. The attacking star is working on his comeback after suffering pain in his ankle, but an exact date for his return is still open. Bayern deliberately do not want to take any risks here

On the other hand, there are positive signs for Alphonso Davies: the Canadian is set to return from his thigh strain and could be an option again against Freiburg

His dynamism on the left flank would be a decisive factor against Real Madrid in particular.