Bayern Munich: Three players to watch out against Pafos

Three players to watch out on Tuesday evening as Bayern Munich play in Cyprus on matchday two of the Champions League.
Konrad Laimer will have a massive role for Bayern Munich against Pafos
Konrad Laimer will have a massive role for Bayern Munich against Pafos | Alexander Hassenstein/GettyImages
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Tom Bischof

Will Tom Bischof start against Pafos despite having a wonderful game against Bremen? Probably not. Kompany would probably prefer a combination of Kimmich and Pavlovic to begin the match. However, if there is no breakaway an hour into the game, the Belgian coach may turn to Tom Bischof.

The 2005-born midfielder can be utilised in ample ways. He can come in at left-back for Laimer and become a crossing threat with his preferred left foot.

The ultimate choice is that Bischof replaces Pavlovic, playing alongside Joshua Kimmich. The former Hoffenheim player has a thunderous long shot and a trigger-happy tendency that can cause a world of trouble for the goalkeeper from distance.

He is also comfortable playing in tight spaces higher up the field compared to Pavlovic, someone who operates best deep-lying. Bischof can help breach the defensive line, standing in between the opposition's midfield and defence and creating link-ups with Kane and the wingers around the edge of the box.