FC Bayern Reveals Starting Lineup Against St. Pauli
FC Bayern Munich will face St. Pauli today following a disappointing 1-3 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League. The match is set to kick off at 15:30 local time and will be broadcasted on Sky and the BILD live ticker.
Key Changes in Bayern’s Lineup
Manager Vincent Kompany has made several adjustments to the starting lineup. Most notably, Dayot Upamecano is absent due to load management. Max Eberl, the club’s sporting director, confirmed that Upamecano is slightly injured but not seriously affected.
In addition to Upamecano, three other players will not start against St. Pauli: Josip Stanisic, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise. Their places will be taken by:
- Minjae Kim
- Raphaël Guerreiro
- Tom Bischof
- Luis Díaz
Bayern’s Starting Eleven
The lineup for Bayern is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
- Defense: Laimer, Tah, Kim, Bischof
- Midfield: Kimmich, Pavlovic
- Forwards: Karl, Guerreiro, Díaz, Kane
St. Pauli’s Lineup
St. Pauli will field the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Vasilj
- Defense: Wahl, Smith, Mets
- Midfield: Pyrka, Sands, Ritzka
- Forwards: Chima Fujita, Irvine, Hountondji, Perreira Lage
Today’s match is crucial for Bayern as they seek to bounce back from their recent loss and reclaim their confidence on the field.