Julian Nagelsmann will make several changes at FC Bayern in the final group game of the Champions League against Inter Milan. “We will have to rotate a bit because we have a few injured players and some very tired players who shouldn’t play more than 45 minutes,” said the Munich coach.
Central defender Matthijs de Ligt has a slight inner ligament strain in his knee and will be out for the game on November 1st (9 p.m. / Amazon Prime Video). National soccer player Leroy Sané was in final training after a muscle injury, but may only be an option in the squad for the weekend.
Defender Lucas Hernandez has returned to training for the first time since tore a muscle but he will not be included in the squad against Milan either. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (shoulder) and offensive player Thomas Müller (muscles) are missing against Inter anyway. Nagelsmann announced the use of Ryan Gravenberch in midfield.
FC Bayern has already been determined as the group winner and in the round of 16. Inter has also made it into the knockout phase as a fixed second in the table. Despite the rotation, the Munich team also want to win the sixth game. “18 points in the group would be very, very strong,” said Nagelsmann.
Expected Lineups:
Bayern Munich: Neuer – Mazraoui, Pavard, Upamecano, Davies – Kimmich, Sabitzer – Gnabry, Gravenberch, Coman – Choupo-Moting
Inter Milan: Onana – Skriniar, de Vrij, Bastoni – Barella – Dumfries, Calhanoglu, Mchitarjan, Dimarco – Correia, Dzeko
Referee: Kruzliak (Slovakia)
