Nagelsmann is reluctant to do without these two rockets against Mainz
Created: 10/28/2022, 4:45 p.m
By: Fynn Walenziak
Who is in the starting XI against Mainz at FC Bayern?
Thomas Müller will definitely be missing.
But other offensive stars know how to convince.
Munich - FC Bayern is in impressive form and hosts Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
After the annoying 2: 2 in Dortmund almost three weeks ago, the German record champions convinced in the following five competitive games.
Now FCB wants to add more on Saturday.
At the matchday PK, Julian Nagelsmann spoke, among other things, about the personnel situation.
FC Bayern: Lineup against Mainz - without Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer in the Bundesliga
Due to the positive results in recent weeks, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann has no reason to change anything.
Thomas Müller missed training on Friday.
"He won't be able to play," said Nagelsmann on the matchday PK.
It's the "pelvis" again and the 35-year-old takes the Bayern star "out for a week".
Thomas Müller |
Born: September 13, 1989 in Weilheim |
Attacking midfield |
Contract until: 06/30/2024 |
Market value: 22 million euros |
None of the long-term injured players will return against Mainz either.
Manuel Neuer will definitely miss out against Mainz, and according to Nagelsmann it's probably "too early" for Inter on Tuesday as well.
Maybe the German national goalkeeper against Berlin next weekend is an option.
With regard to the World Cup in Qatar, Nagelsmann "firmly assumes" that Neuer will be there.
Bayern jubilation is back to the usual picture after a weak phase.
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FC Bayern line-up: Gnabry and Choupo-Moting in impressive form
But Julian Nagelsmann didn't just talk about missing players at FC Bayern's matchday PK.
The current top performers were also an issue, above all Serge Gnabry and Eric Maxim Choupo Moting.
"Choupo" scored in the last four competitive games in a row, Gnabry was directly involved in six goals in the same period.
Both should be set against Mainz.
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Nagelsmann was accordingly full of praise for the two Bayern stars.
"He has exceptional quality," said the Bayern coach to Serge Gnabry, and he "tweaked two or three screws" to see his quality back on the pitch.
In addition, Julian Nagelsmann emphasized the character of Choupo-Moting and says in this regard: "Life rewards you if you're a good guy".
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FC Bayern – Mainz 05: Will Marcel Sabitzer and Benjamin Pavard return to the starting XI?
All the players who were in the starting XI against FC Barcelona during the week are also available for FC Bayern's game against Mainz 05.
Julian Nagelsmann may still rotate in one or the other position.
It is possible that Leon Goretzka will get a break in midfield and Benjamin Pavard will start again.
The Frenchman was represented by Mazraoui in Barcelona.
On the offensive, on the other hand, Julian Nagelsmann actually has no reason for changes.
All of Wednesday's players are fit and in very good shape.
Sadio Mané, the problem child of the last few weeks, should also start again.
Estimated formation of FC Bayern against Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga
Ulreich - Pavard, Upamecano, de Ligt, Davies - Kimmich, Sabitzer - Gnabry, Musiala, Mané - Choupo-Moting
