Bayern Munich had a relatively successful offseason, bringing in key players to strengthen the squad while selling those not in Vincent Kompany's plan.
This is how Bayern Munich's depth chart might look by the end of the summer transfer window, concluding on September 3.
GK: Manuel Neuer
Backup: Jonas Urbig, Sven Ulreich
Coming into what could be his final season with Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer retains his number 1 status between the goalposts. However, as many assume, his playing time will be split more evenly with young and up-and-coming star Jonas Urbig. Kompany will use Urbig more in big games this season to prepare the 23-year-old for the starting role he is due to receive imminently.
Sven Ulreich is the reliable third option. Bayern has sold Alexander Nubel and Daniel Peretz this transfer window.
RB: Konrad Laimer
Backup: Josip Stanisic
When healthy, Laimer is likely to be the optimal choice for Vincent Kompany on the right. He has shown last season what he's capable of and was rightly rewarded with a new extension.
Josip Stanisic had a decent last campaign and also the World Cup. The Croatian international still lacks a bit in big matches but is quality enough to rotate well with Laimer this year.
Bayern Munich might move on from Sacha Boey before the deadline strikes.
CB: Dayot Upamecano/Jonathan Tah
Backup: Kim Min-jae/Hiroki Ito
The powerful duo of Upamecano and Tah continues to be Bayern's first choice pairing next season. Both players had a good run-up to next season, especially Upamecano, who proved himself as one of the finest centre-backs in the world at the World Cup.
Kim Min-jae has agreed to stay and take a backup role for Bayern Munich. Next to him is a fellow Asian, Hiroki Ito, a very capable ball-playing centre-back. Josip Stanisic can also fill in if needed.
Some young talents to take notice of at this position include Filip Pavic and Cassiano Kiala, who will be given opportunities occasionally this season.
LB: Nathaniel Brown
Backup: Alphonso Davies
New signing Nathaniel Brown looked so comfortable in the preseason. He bagged two goals for Bayern, one against Leipzig and one against Heidenheim. It is looking likely that he might start at the beginning of the season while Davies finds his fitness. Things can all change throughout this season with the talent these two possess.
Hiroki Ito, Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanisic, Tom Bischof and Maycon Cardozo are wildcards for Bayern at left-back.
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