Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for the away game against Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga after a minor blip against Arminia Bielefeld on Monday. The German Champions have the chance to bounce back from 3-3 draw against Bielefeld when they travel away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Die Roten’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga was cut short to five points after last gameweek’s results. They can temporarily regain ten points lead on Saturday since RB Leipzig will be playing on Sunday. Getting all three points against Frankfurt will be difficult since they are unbeaten in the last five games and sitting third in the table. Let us look at the best possible team Flick can field on Saturday to get all three points.
Who is available for clash against Eintracht Frankfurt?
It has been a bad week on the injury front for Die Roten. Benjamin Pavard has been tested positive for coronavirus, so he joins Thomas Muller in isolation and misses the game on Saturday. Meanwhile, Leon Goretzka, Javi Martinez, and Jerome Boateng are available for selection after missing the game on Monday. Alexander Nubel remains on the sidelines due to a ligament injury, while Douglas Costa is also out for several weeks due to metatarsal injury.
The biggest blow for Bayern came on Thursday as Corentin Tolisso suffered a serious thigh injury in training that could keep him out for months. It is a big blow for the Frenchman concerning his chances to play for France at Euros in summer. Nianzou Kouassi continues to train on the pitch as he is closing on a return to the action. Serge Gnabry has also been running on the grass this week after sustaining an injury during the Club World Cup final. The German winger remains doubtful against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Predicted team for Bayern’s away game against Eintracht Frankfurt
The selection in the goal is straightforward since Manuel Neuer is completely fit. The German international would be disappointed with his back four on Monday due to the type of goals that were conceded against Arminia Bielefeld. He will be hoping that similar errors are not repeated against Eintracht Frankfurt.
In the heart of the defense, Jerome Boateng will return and partner Lucas Hernandez. The right-back position will be a big selection headache for Flick. Bouna Sarr continues to struggle, so there is a good case for Joshua Kimmich playing in that role on Saturday. Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies will slot in the left-back position.
Since Tolisso is injured and Kimmich will be deployed in the right-back position, David Alaba will continue to play in the midfield. The Austrian defender has been solid in this position during the last two games. Marc Roca will partner the 28-year-old defender in the center of the park.
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Leon Goretzka has been one of the important players for Flick due to his versatility. He is likely to go straight into the team after being out for two weeks due to coronavirus. The German international might play the number ten role due to the absence of Muller. Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sane will play on either flank, while Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for Rekordmeister on Saturday.
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