Bayern Faces Stuttgart Without Kimmich as Key Matches Loom

Coach Vincent Kompany prepares for his first Bayern lineup without Joshua Kimmich, who is sidelined due to injury ahead of critical Bundesliga and Champions League clashes.

Joshua Kimmich, Bayern's midfield leader, will miss the Bundesliga match against Stuttgart due to a thigh tendon issue sustained in the previous game against Eintracht Frankfurt.
This marks the first time under Vincent Kompany's tenure that Bayern will play without Kimmich, with Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic expected to fill the midfield roles.
Bayern aims to maintain its eight-point lead over Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga while building momentum for the upcoming Champions League match against the same opponent.
Star striker Harry Kane is set to return to the starting lineup after recovering from a calf injury, providing a boost to Bayern's attack.
The match comes after Bayern's 125th-anniversary celebration, with leadership emphasizing the importance of securing both domestic and European success this season.