FC Bayern had a few personnel uncertainties heading into their Champions League match against Arsenal, which kicks off Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. at the Allianz Arena. 

Michael Olise is suspended for the record champions, and Joshua Kimmich will not be playing due to a bereavement in his immediate family. He also missed Bayern’s final training session on Tuesday.

There was some positive news on game day regarding Vincent Kompany. The coach, who recently had to scale back his duties due to a persistent viral infection, will be able to attend tonight’s game and coach the team.

Decision Made on Neuer

In the run-up to the game, FC Bayern was also worried about Manuel Neuer. The goalkeeper missed the matches against Viking Stavanger (3–3) and RB Leipzig (6–1), with Jonas Urbig filling in for him both times. Neuer had been dealing with a foot injury; fluid had recently been detected in his foot.

FC Bayern’s No. 1 was already able to participate in the final training session. Nevertheless, assistant coach Aaron Danks did not want to announce a final decision at the press conference.

That decision has now been made! According to Sky, Neuer will be in the lineup against Arsenal. The goalkeeper also gave the green light after being cleared to play on Wednesday. Nothing stands in the way of his appearance. It therefore seems likely that Urbig will make way for him and sit on the bench today.

The match against Arsenal is significant for the goalkeeper, as Neuer faced heavy criticism following his last appearance—the 2-2 draw in Augsburg. He made a hair-raising mistake, especially on the quick 0-1 goal—one that was entirely avoidable.

Since the Bayern squad is a bit thin due to injuries—and because Jamal Musiala hasn’t been included in the squad so far— Sky reports that a top prospect is also being called up to the roster. Tim Binder, who scored a spectacular goal for the reserve team in the derby against 1860 Munich over the weekend, will be in the lineup tonight against the Gunners.

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