Bayern Munich is set to host Inter Milan this Tuesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash. Despite their strong performance in the Bundesliga, Bayern is currently grappling with a series of injuries. Jamal Musiala is the latest player to be sidelined, missing both legs of the quarterfinal due to a muscular injury sustained in the Augsburg match.
Musiala joins a list of absentees including Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Manuel Neuer.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany acknowledged the team`s challenges, stating, `We are in a difficult situation, but this is the Champions League, and we must focus forward. The available players are prepared to give their all. They have trained rigorously and will contribute effectively. I have confidence in them. I prefer to remain positive and maintain our objectives and strategies. Those who play will be fully committed and have my complete trust.`
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Starting Lineups
Bayern Munich XI: Jonas Urbig; Konrad Laimer, Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; MIchael Olise, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.
Inter XI: Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrix Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Adding to the drama, Thomas Muller recently announced his departure from Bayern Munich at the end of this season. Kompany commented on this, `The immediate focus is the Inter match. Muller`s legendary career deserves respect, and while his departure is significant, my priority is preparing the team for our upcoming game.`
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi addressed concerns about the fitness of key players like Hakan Calhanoglu and Federico Dimarco during his pre-match press conference. `Bastoni and Calhanoglu trained with the team and are being assessed. Dimarco trained separately. Lautaro Martinez, who was initially planned to play only the first half against Parma, played 70 minutes and is fit for the Bayern game.`
Here’s a look at the anticipated lineups for Bayern’s Champions League match against Inter.
How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Inter
- Date: Tuesday, April 8
- Location: Allianz Arena — Munich, Germany
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Bayern Munich -105; Draw +250; Inter +280
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Starting Lineups
Bayern Munich XI: Jonas Urbig; Konrad Laimer, Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Josip Stanišić Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; MIchael Olise, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.
Inter XI: Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrix Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Adrian Whitmore