Bayern Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Key Bundesliga Clash with Augsburg

November 21, 2024
Bayern Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Key Bundesliga Clash with Augsburg
  • Sports director Max Eberl remains optimistic about the season, noting that the team is adapting well to the new Champions League format despite facing two defeats.

  • Currently, Bayern leads the Bundesliga with 26 points, five points ahead of second-placed RB Leipzig, while Bayer Leverkusen sits in fourth place with 17 points.

  • FC Augsburg, positioned 13th in the league, is four points clear of the relegation zone and aims to secure at least a draw against Bayern after a recent goalless draw.

  • A final decision on Neuer's participation will be made after a warm-up session on match day, especially considering the upcoming fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund.

  • The match will be streamed live on DAZN, starting with pre-match coverage at 20:00, followed by kickoff at 20:30.

  • Bayern will be without key players Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel due to injuries, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is uncertain for the match due to a ribcage injury.

  • Bayern Munich is gearing up for their Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg on November 24, 2024, amidst a demanding schedule of four matches in just 11 days.

  • Head coach Vincent Kompany has emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming match, despite the team's mixed results in the Champions League.

  • Kompany has praised Leon Goretzka's dedication and performance in training, confirming his place in the starting lineup due to Palhinha's absence.

  • Star player Jamal Musiala has acknowledged the physical toll of the busy schedule, suggesting that while they enjoy playing, a break would be beneficial.

  • As Bayern prepares for the match against Augsburg, they are also looking ahead to critical upcoming games that will test their dominance in the league.

  • In the anticipated starting lineup, Goretzka will join Joshua Kimmich in midfield, while Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane are expected to lead the attack.

Summary based on 13 sources


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