Match Preview: FC Bayern Munich travel to Bielefeld in the Bundesliga
Predicted Starting XI for Bayern Munich
Flick will be going back to his strongest starting XI on Saturday. Alexander Nubel made his debut for Bayern on Thursday, but he will have to be content with a place on the bench against Bielefeld. Manuel Neuer will be back in the goal for Die Roten.
In the central defense, David Alaba is likely to be deployed. The Austrian defender will partner Niklas Sule, who was substituted at half time on Thursday. Benjamin Pavard is likely to occupy the right-back position despite a positive debut performance from Bouna Sarr, while Alphonso Davies will play on the left side of the back four.
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Joshua Kimmich will continue to operate as the holding midfielder. The German international will get competition from Marc Roca for this role this season. Kimmich will partner with Leon Goretzka in the center of the park, while Thomas Muller will occupy the attacking midfield role or number ten position on Saturday.
Serge Gnabry had a memorable week with Germany as he scored a decisive goal against Switzerland. The German forward will be looking to his tally for this week when he lines up on the right flank for Die Roten against Bielefeld. Kingsley Coman will play on the opposite flank, while Robert Lewandowski will lead the attacking line.
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