FC Bayern Munich is set to kick off the new Bundesliga season against VfL Wolfsburg at home. This matchup marks a continuation of the dominance Bayern has displayed over Wolfsburg, remaining unbeaten in their last 22 competitive matches, with an impressive record of 20 victories and a goal difference of 68 to 16.
Kompany Restructures Key Positions
The Bayern roster will see significant changes as head coach Vincent Kompany adjusts the lineup. The absence of superstar Joshua Kimmich, who is recovering from an ankle injury, forces Kompany to make crucial replacements.
- Bischof steps into the starting lineup alongside Aleksandar Pavlović in the midfield.
- Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry will begin the match on the bench.
- Manuel Neuer returns to goal, displacing Jonas Urbig.
- Raphaël Guerreiro and Hiroki Ito are also rotated out of the starting eleven.
Unavailable Players
Notably, Alphonso Davies and Min-Jae Kim will not feature in the match. Davies is sidelined due to illness, while Kim experienced minor discomfort during training. Kompany reassured fans regarding Kim’s condition, indicating it is not severe.
Projected Lineup
Here is how the teams are likely to line up:
| FC Bayern Munich | VfL Wolfsburg |
|---|---|
| Manuel Neuer | Grabara |
| Stanisic | Kumbedi |
| Tah | Koulierakis |
| Upamecano | Jenz |
| Laimer | Fischer |
| Pavlovic | Svanberg |
| Bischof | Arnold |
| Diaz | Wimmer |
| Karl | Majer |
| Olise | Eriksen |
| Harry Kane | Pejcinovic |
This season opener promises to be an exciting clash as Bayern looks to maintain its stronghold over Wolfsburg amid these lineup adjustments.
