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Match Preview-Bayern Munich look to start new winning run against Cologne

ByKiran Thakare|
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Dominick Drexler of 1. FC Koeln battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and 1. FC Koeln at Allianz Arena on September 21, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Dominick Drexler of 1. FC Koeln battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and 1. FC Koeln at Allianz Arena on September 21, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich’s head coach Hansi Flick oversees a training session of the German first division Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich at the training ground in Munich, southern Germany, on January 29, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich’s head coach Hansi Flick oversees a training session of the German first division Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich at the training ground in Munich, southern Germany, on January 29, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Team News

Bayern survived an injury scare this week as Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, and Joshua Kimmich missed training sessions due to knocks. Flick confirmed that Neuer is fit and should be ready to play against Cologne on Sunday.

Kimmich and Davies were spotted training on Friday, so the duo is likely to feature tomorrow. It would have been a disaster for Die Roten if both players had severe injuries. David Alaba was also absent for one day this week due to a knock, but he is completely fit now.

Javi Martinez has started training on the pitch for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury against Wolfsburg in December. The Spaniard still needs a couple of weeks to completely recover and feature in the matchday squad.

Ivan Perisic remains on sidelines due to an ankle injury. Flick may have to mix it up tactically to compensate for the Croatian’s absence. Niklas Sule is the club’s only long term absentee as the German defender is set to start light training on Monday. Bayern expects him to be back in action at the start of next season.