Michael Olise will not play for Bayern Munich against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the club's most recent European outing. The sending-off, which came from two yellow cards, carries a one-match suspension that applies to the upcoming league-phase fixture at the Allianz Arena.
Confusion Over Training Appearance
Questions were raised when the winger was seen training with his team-mates before the encounter, leading some to believe the former Crystal Palace star might feature against the north London club. However, the suspension lasts just one European match, and that match is against Arsenal this week.
Coaching Changes for Bayern
Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany will not be on the touchline to face Mikel Arteta because of a viral infection. Aaron Danks, Kompany's assistant manager who worked under the former Manchester City defender at Anderlecht, will take charge instead.
Lennart Karl is an option to come into Bayern's front four, with summer signing Ismael Saibari operating in the No10 position in the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig at the weekend. Karl, 18, started in the 3-3 draw at Viking, but he could be selected centrally with Saibari shifting wide right, and Luis Diaz completing the attacking midfield trident behind Harry Kane.
Impact of Olise's Absence
Olise's absence will be heavily felt by the German champions, as the French international has eight goals in nine appearances in all competitions so far, following on from his 39 strikes across his first two seasons in Germany.
