FC Bayern faces several personnel challenges ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. While Joshua Kimmich is available again after missing time due to family reasons, the Munich team will have to do without several key players. This makes the question of which starting lineup assistant coach Aaron Danks will field on Saturday night particularly intriguing. One possible starting lineup holds some interesting surprises.

According to this, Kimmich could start on the bench despite his return. The 31-year-old trained with the team on Friday for the first time in several days. A start from the beginning would by no means be a given after his brief break.

Danks will also have to improvise on offense. With Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz still out, the team is missing two key attackers. However, Harry Kane is expected to return to the starting lineup after sitting out the DFB Cup match against Magdeburg.

Bayern’s midfield without Kimmich?

In central midfield, Munich could rely on Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof against Dortmund.

In particular, the possible omission of Kimmich from the starting lineup would be noteworthy. The national team player is normally one of the record champions’ key players. However, Kimmich has recently been absent due to a bereavement in his immediate family. He was unavailable for the matches against Arsenal, Freiburg, and Magdeburg.

According to Sky, the 31-year-old will be back in the squad against Dortmund. It remains to be seen whether he’ll be ready to start.

Urbig replaces Neuer in goal for FCB

In defense, Danks could opt for a back four consisting of Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Josip Stanisic.

Jonas Urbig will once again be between the posts. Captain Manuel Neuer remains sidelined due to his foot problems.

Bayern will also have to continue improvising on offense. Alphonso Davies could start on the left wing again, replacing the injured Luis Díaz.

The Canadian had already demonstrated his offensive qualities in the Champions League match against Arsenal.

Michael Olise is a sure starter on the right wing. Kane is expected to lead the attack up front and is likely to return to the starting lineup following his Ballon d’Or triumph.

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