Bayern Munich will be without several key players when they host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. Michael Olise is suspended after a red card against Viking, and Jamal Musiala remains sidelined with a thigh injury. Manager Vincent Kompany will also miss the match due to a viral infection.
Team News and Availability
Olise, the former Crystal Palace winger, trained with his team-mates ahead of the league phase encounter but is not eligible to play because of his ban. There is better news for Bayern, as Joshua Kimmich appears likely to be available. The midfielder missed training on Tuesday, but this was reportedly for private reasons.
Jamal Musiala will not feature against the Premier League champions. He is recovering from a thigh tear suffered on international duty last month and is expected to be out for another week or so, making his absence about a month in total.
Predicted Lineup and Return of Neuer
Manuel Neuer could return in goal after being spotted in training. The 40-year-old has been dealing with a foot problem, which gave Jonas Urbig a chance in net. Konrad Laimer is expected to start at right-back, with Alphonso Davies on the left. Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah are likely to form the central defensive partnership, with Kimmich alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic in midfield. Ismael Saibari operated as the No.10 last time out, while Lennart Karl could replace the suspended Olise on the right flank. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane complete the attacking quartet.
Predicted Bayern XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Karl, Saibari, Diaz; Kane.
Match Details
The match takes place at the Allianz Arena at 8pm BST on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and will be broadcast on TNT Sports.
