Overview
- Bayern host Sporting on December 9 at 18:45 CET, with live coverage on DAZN via pay-TV and livestream.
- Coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Manuel Neuer’s recall in goal and reiterated a preplanned rotation with Jonas Urbig.
- Alphonso Davies could make the squad after 262 days out with a knee injury, though Kompany indicated he may not play.
- Luis Díaz is banned for the Sporting tie and the Mainz match, and he has been granted a brief break before a planned return against Heidenheim.
- Liverpool left Mohamed Salah out of the squad for Inter following his public criticism of Arne Slot, with reports of ownership backing for the manager and fresh transfer speculation.