Overview
- Vincent Kompany confirmed Joshua Kimmich will miss Sunday’s match with an ankle issue sustained on international duty after weeks of playing through pain.
- Manuel Neuer remains sidelined with a hamstring tear, while Sacha Boey is out, Konrad Laimer is suspended, Nicolas Jackson is at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Jamal Musiala is not yet ready.
- Michael Olise is available following minor eye surgery and Luis Díaz returns from suspension, offering fresh options in attack.
- Center back Kim Min-jae was reported by a local outlet to be unavailable with “teeth and muscle” problems, a claim not yet corroborated by the club.
- Unbeaten Bayern lead the Bundesliga and travel to Heidenheim before the winter break, with Jonas Urbig expected to deputize in goal and contract talks prioritized over new arrivals.