Good news ahead of BVB showdown: Bayern star declares himself fit | OneFootball

The tension before the top match at the Allianz Arena is rising. FC Bayern continue to be plagued by personnel worries, especially in defense – but one name is returning.

Raphaël Guerreiro will be available on Saturday evening. According to information from Sky, the Portuguese has overcome his muscular problems and will be in the squad of the German record champions against his former club.

Earlier in the week, the 31-year-old was still considered doubtful. As BILD reported, due to thigh problems, Guerreiro had trained individually for several days. On Thursday he was back on the pitch, but not with the team – repeatedly clutching his right thigh. His return is therefore coming sooner than expected.

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Kompany’s options in defense remain limited

Guerreiro at least provides Vincent Kompany with some relief on the flanks. Nevertheless, the personnel situation remains tense: Josip Stanišić is still unavailable, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are out long-term. Konrad Laimer is therefore expected to start at left-back again – Guerreiro could at least play a role there as the game progresses.

Otherwise, little is likely to change in defense. Bayern will most likely start with Sacha Boey, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah and Laimer. In front of the back line, Joshua Kimmich and presumably Aleksandar Pavlovic will operate. In attack, Kompany is expected to rely on the tried-and-tested trio of Olise, Gnabry and Díaz – and, of course, Harry Kane as the central striker.

Borussia Dortmund are also unbeaten in the league so far and travel to Munich with confidence. Coach Niko Kovac will likely focus on a solid defense and quick transitions, with an emphasis on pace down the wings. That makes it all the more important for Munich to have another option at full-back.

“We’re looking forward to this match. We’re at home, we’re really, really up for this game,” Kompany said at the pre-match press conference. With a win, FC Bayern could extend their lead over BVB to seven points.

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