How Bayern will file out against Chelsea for Champions League clash
Bayern Munich will battle Chelsea without Kingsley Coman as they look to complete the job in their Champions League clash on Saturday night.
The 24-year-old has been struggling with a muscle injury in recent weeks and missed training on Friday. He is expected to sit out Saturday’s last-16 second leg encounter in Munich.
Bayern boss Hansi Flick admitted he must now choose between Ivan Perisic and Philippe Coutinho to replace Coman. Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara should take his place in midfield.
“Kingsley Coman is not available, we have two great options in his position with Perisic and Coutinho,” said Flick.
“Perisic is a little more dynamic in attack, but Coutinho is better on the ball and can play in more positions, as a number 10 off (Robert) Lewandowski. I will decide [on Saturday].”
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Serge Gnabry scored twice in the reverse fixture and should start on Saturday night, being joined by Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller and most likely Perisic in the front four.
Bayern will also be without Benjamin Pavard, meaning Joshua Kimmich should switch from midfield to right-back.
Bayern XI to face Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Goretzka, Thiago; Gnabry, Muller, Perisic; Lewandowski