Bayern Munich Coach Awaits Fitness Updates on Upamecano and Goretzka Ahead of Dortmund Clash

Key defenders Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, and Leon Goretzka uncertain for important match against Borussia Dortmund following injuries, impacting Bayern's defensive lineup.

Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, and Leon Goretzka, key players in Bayern Munich's defense, are possibly out due to injuries which has left Coach Tuchel with the trouble of setting up a solid defense line ahead of the game against Borussia Dortmund.
The decision on the fitness and availability of Upamecano and Goretzka will be made 'very, very late', considering their injuries' impact on the team and the cruciality of the Dortmund match in addition to other games leading up to the winter break, including a Champions League match against Galatasaray.
After the loss of Matthijs de Ligt owing to a knee injury, Bayern's defensive options have reduced as they only have three specialist central defenders - Kim Min-jae, Upamecano and de Ligt. Further, Joshua Kimmich, who could have replaced de Ligt, is suspended due to receiving a red card in the previous game.
Despite a shock loss against third-division Saarbruecken in the German Cup, Bayern Munich is unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, sitting in second place, two points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Dortmund, too, remains unbeaten in its first nine league games, settled at fourth place with 21 points, two points behind Bayern.
Coach Tuchel has expressed confidence in his team stating that they have enough quality, form, and spirit to beat Dortmund. The match against Dortmund presents an opportunity for them to stretch their unbeaten league run and show a strong reaction after their recent loss in the Cup.