It has been a serene start to the season for Bayern Munich. Considering the turbulent summer transfer window, the Bavarian faithful and Vincent Kompany wouldn’t have asked for a better start to the new campaign, winning all their competitive games.
They are currently top of the Bundesliga table after winning four consecutive league games. Kompany’s men will hope to make it five wins in a row when Werder Bremen visits Allianz Arena on Friday.
Bremen have endured a difficult start to the campaign. They languish above the relegation zone due to a slightly superior goal difference. Bremen have managed to win only one league game after four matchdays. It will take a monumental effort from them to get a positive result on Friday.
Team News
Bayern Munich are facing an injury crisis in the left-back position. Josip Stanisic has been ruled out for a few weeks due to a serious injury. Raphael Guerreiro remains on the sidelines due to a minor injury.
There were also doubts over the injury of Kim Min-jae, but the South Korean defender returned to team training on Thursday.
Jonas Urbig is still recovering from an injury, so he will miss the clash against Werder Bremen. Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito, and Alphonso Davies remain long-term absentees for Bayern.
Predicted Starting XI
Manuel Neuer has looked in sublime form for Bayern this season. The German forward has looked faultless with his shot-stopping and sweeping. He will look to get another clean sheet under his belt on Friday.
The left-back remains a conundrum for Kompany, but he will have to stick with a right-footed player in Konrad Laimer. Meanwhile, the injury crisis in the left-back position gives Sacha Boey to get a run in the right-back position. Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah will form the center-back partnership against Werder Bremen.
Joshua Kimmich is a certain starter for Bayern in the center of the park. Aleksandar Pavlovic is likely to get the nod over Leon Goretzka for the other midfield spot. The young German midfielder has looked in fine form over the last few games.
Kompany will go with his preferred attacking quartet on Friday since Die Roten had no midweek games. Harry Kane will lead the attack, with Serge Gnabry slotting in the number ten position. Luis Diaz will play on the left flank, while Michael Olise occupies the right flank.
Bayern Munich Starting XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Boey; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Diaz, Gnabry, Olise; Kane
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 3-1 Werder Bremen
Considering the formidable form of the attacking players at Bayern, anything but a win for the hosts looks unlikely on Friday evening.