As of: February 19, 2024, 4:53 a.m
By: Marius Epp
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Thomas Tuchel and FC Bayern have to win the game against Bochum – no matter how.
The FCB coach changes the starting eleven in two positions.
Update from February 18th, 4:27 p.m.:
FC Bayern's starting eleven is here.
Thomas Tuchel makes two changes to his team compared to the defeat at Lazio Rome.
Choupo-Moting is preferred over Sané, Upamecano also has to go to the bench, de Ligt starts in central defense for him.
Bayern starting eleven:
Neuer - Mazraoui, de Ligt, M.-J.
Kim, Guerreiro - Kimmich, Goretzka, T. Müller, Choupo-Moting, Musiala - Kane
Update from February 18th, 11:24 a.m.:
In just over six hours the time has come and FC Bayern has to play at VfL Bochum.
How will Thomas Tuchel line up in his fateful game?
It is virtually certain that Matthijs de Ligt will have a chance in central defense again after the recent catastrophic defensive performances of his colleagues Minjae Kim and Dayot Upamecano.
First report from February 17th, 6:33 p.m.:
Munich - VfL Bochum expects a reeling boxer in the Bundesliga home game on Sunday (5:30 p.m., TV information can be found here): FC Bayern is due to the two defeats in the important games against Bayer Leverkusen and Lazio Rome were badly affected.
Things became particularly uncomfortable for Thomas Tuchel after the 0-1 defeat in the Eternal City.
But the Bayern stars also got their fat off.
The next piece of bad news followed on Friday: New signing Sacha Boey was injured in training and will be out for several weeks.
Who does Thomas Tuchel trust in against Bochum?
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Noussair Mazraoui should have his place on the right side against Bochum - whether as a rail player in a three-man chain or as a classic right-back.
In the center of defense, Tuchel now has four fit central defenders to choose from.
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Matthijs de Ligt was recently left behind, although statistics underline his qualities.
Will the Dutchman be able to prove himself again in the Ruhr area?
At least Dayot Upamecano wasn't able to collect any positive points after being sent off during the week.
Bayern line-up against Bochum: Is the hour of the bench warmer coming?
The double six, consisting of two national players, also didn't act very enthusiastically: Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka lacked pace in the game, as one scene particularly aptly illustrated.
It is quite possible that youngster Aleksandar Pavlovic will be back in the starting line-up.
The record champions' game also suffers greatly in attack - Tuchel's team only managed one measly shot on goal in the last two games.
A scary value.
Two bench warmers in particular have hopes of playing minutes in Bochum: Mathys Tel and Bryan Zaragoza.
The Spanish winter transfer was recently canceled due to an infection, but should be fit again on Sunday.
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The expected Bayern line-up against Bochum
Neuer – Mazraoui, de Ligt, Kim, Guerreiro – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Sané, Müller, Musiala – Kane
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