Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich are gearing up to host RB Leipzig, who are aiming for a top-four finish, at the Allianz Arena this Saturday. This match will be their first since it was announced that Thomas Tuchel will be leaving his role as head coach at the end of the season.
The last time these two teams faced off was in September last year, where Bayern Munich managed to secure a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, thanks to goals from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane, after being two goals down at half time.
Bayern Munich are facing a tough decision at right-back with Sacha Boey and Noussair Mazraoui both recovering from hamstring injuries. Joshua Kimmich might have to step in to cover on the right side of defense, with Eric Dier and Raphael Guerreiro also in contention.
The team will be missing several key players due to injury, including Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Konrad Laimer, Tarek Buchmann, Bouna Sarr, and Noel Aseko. Additionally, Dayot Upamecano is suspended after receiving a red card in the last game against Bochum.
Alphonso Davies has been dealing with a knee problem and is uncertain for Saturday's match, so Guerreiro could continue at left-back. Leroy Sane will be hoping to return to the starting lineup, potentially replacing Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting.
For Leipzig, Lukas Klostermann is out with a thigh injury from last weekend's match against Monchengladbach, while Amadou Haidara is doubtful with a knee issue.
With Klostermann sidelined, Mohamed Simakan may partner Willi Orban in central defense. In midfield, Nicolas Seiwald or Kevin Kampl could start alongside Xaver Schlager if Haidara is unavailable.
Benjamin Sesko, who was on the bench in the last game, will be eager to return to the starting lineup in place of Yussuf Poulsen.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, De Ligt, Kim, Guerreiro; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum; Simons, Schlager, Kampl, Olmo; Sesko, Openda
The last time these two teams faced off was in September last year, where Bayern Munich managed to secure a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, thanks to goals from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane, after being two goals down at half time.
Bayern Munich are facing a tough decision at right-back with Sacha Boey and Noussair Mazraoui both recovering from hamstring injuries. Joshua Kimmich might have to step in to cover on the right side of defense, with Eric Dier and Raphael Guerreiro also in contention.
The team will be missing several key players due to injury, including Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Konrad Laimer, Tarek Buchmann, Bouna Sarr, and Noel Aseko. Additionally, Dayot Upamecano is suspended after receiving a red card in the last game against Bochum.
Alphonso Davies has been dealing with a knee problem and is uncertain for Saturday's match, so Guerreiro could continue at left-back. Leroy Sane will be hoping to return to the starting lineup, potentially replacing Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting.
For Leipzig, Lukas Klostermann is out with a thigh injury from last weekend's match against Monchengladbach, while Amadou Haidara is doubtful with a knee issue.
With Klostermann sidelined, Mohamed Simakan may partner Willi Orban in central defense. In midfield, Nicolas Seiwald or Kevin Kampl could start alongside Xaver Schlager if Haidara is unavailable.
Benjamin Sesko, who was on the bench in the last game, will be eager to return to the starting lineup in place of Yussuf Poulsen.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, De Ligt, Kim, Guerreiro; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum; Simons, Schlager, Kampl, Olmo; Sesko, Openda
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