#starting-xi

#starting-xi

Due to a number of injuries, manager Hansi Flick has had limited options, but he has put together a squad based on form and fitness to tackle one of the season's most important fixtures. With key players like Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Lewandowski unavailable, the choices were largely predetermined. Flick has opted for a balanced lineup to maximise both defensive stability and attacking threat despite the absences.

Amad is not here, head coach Amorim told reporters on Friday. Someone in his family passed away, so we are giving all the support to Amad. We understood that it was important for him to have his time and to return home. He added: We can win without Amad and we want to win also for Amad. Amad's place in attack falls to summer signing Matheus Cunha, fit again after returning from a hamstring injury off the bench last time out.