FC Bayern will be without several key players for Sunday’s Bundesliga away game against SC Freiburg (5:30 p.m.). In addition to the injured Luis Díaz and Joshua Kimmich, Minjae Kim will also be unavailable. Assistant coach Aaron Danks confirmed this at the press conference ahead of the match against Freiburg. There are positive signs regarding Manuel Neuer, however.

Following the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, the Munich team heads into its next Bundesliga match with some personnel uncertainties. The absences of Kimmich and Díaz, in particular, pose challenges for the coaching staff. Now Kim has been added to the list; he was substituted at halftime during the midweek match against Arsenal.

Preparations for the Freiburg match are also overshadowed by Vincent Kompany’s absence due to health issues. The Bayern coach collapsed at the training facility on Friday afternoon and remains in the hospital. Danks will therefore take charge on the sidelines for the time being.

Danks confirms another Bayern absence

At the press conference, the 43-year-old provided a detailed update on the team’s roster situation. He began by confirming that Kimmich remains unavailable following a death in his family. “He’s still spending time with his family. That’s the most important thing for him,” Danks explained.

Minjae Kim will also have to sit out the match against Freiburg. The South Korean center back is dealing with minor physical issues. “Minjae Kim is also unavailable; he has a minor issue, but it will only take a few days to resolve, and then he’ll be back,” said the assistant coach.

This means the center-back duo of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah is likely to start again. In central midfield, Aleksandar Pavlović and Tom Bischof are the obvious options to make up for Kimmich’s absence.

Neuer likely ready to play – Musiala still needs time

On a positive note, however, there’s good news regarding Manuel Neuer. The 40-year-old did not participate in team training on Friday, raising some concerns.

However, Danks essentially gave the all-clear: “Otherwise, all our players are available.”

This suggests that Neuer could be back between the posts against Freiburg. A final decision on the goalkeeper position has not yet been announced, however.

There’s also at least a positive outlook for Jamal Musiala. The attacking player continues to work toward his return, but still needs a little patience. “Jamal Musiala is still in rehab; he’s not back yet, but he’ll be ready to play again in the coming weeks,” Danks explained.

In attack, Alphonso Davies could once again play a key role. Following Luis Díaz’s injury, the Canadian is a potential option on the left wing.

For Bayern, the away game in Freiburg will therefore also be a challenge in terms of personnel. Despite the absences, the Munich team wants to build on its strong form and pick up important points in the race for the top of the Bundesliga.

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