FC Bayern will face Magdeburg in the DFB Cup on Wednesday. Kompany’s stand-in, Aaron Danks, could make changes to his starting lineup in several positions.

FC Bayern is set to play in the second round of the DFB Cup on Wednesday evening. At 8:45 p.m., the defending champions will host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Allianz Arena. The main question is: How much will Aaron Danks rotate the lineup ahead of the Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund?

It’s already certain that Jonas Urbig will once again be in goal. Manuel Neuer is out due to tendon irritation in his foot. Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz, and Joshua Kimmich are also unavailable. As for Minjae Kim and Aleksandar Pavlovic, however, there is at least hope for a return to the roster.

“With Minjae and Aleks, we know they’re a step closer. We’ll see,” Danks explained ahead of the match. For Neuer and Musiala, however, the cup game is “still a bit too soon.”

Harry Kane is also available following his trip to the Ballon d’Or gala. The Englishman didn’t return to Munich until Tuesday, but is still expected to be an option for the starting lineup against Magdeburg. “Harry will train and be available,” Danks clarified.

Ito could get his chance against Magdeburg

Danks could make changes to his defense in several positions. Josip Stanisic is expected to start at right back, while Jonathan Tah should be a lock in the center of the defense. Alongside him, Hiroki Ito could get one of his rare chances to start. Nathaniel Brown is set to start on the left side.

This could mean Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Minjae Kim will start on the bench. Especially with the Bundesliga showdown against Dortmund coming up three days later, it would make sense to give some of the regular starters a rest.

In central midfield, the odds are in favor of Konrad Laimer and Tom Bischof. With Kimmich out and Pavlovic’s availability for the starting lineup still uncertain, the duo could start together once again.

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There are likely to be changes in the offense as well, though not a complete rotation. Lennart Karl could come in on the right wing, while Michael Olise is expected to play centrally behind Kane. Ismael Saibari would be an option for the left wing. Serge Gnabry might be left out for now.

Despite the supposedly easier opponent, Danks is unlikely to field an entirely second-string lineup. Magdeburg is traveling to Munich with a lot of confidence after a 6-1 victory over Karlsruher SC. Furthermore, Bayern has had bad experiences with FCM in the past: In 2000, the record champions suffered a sensational defeat in a penalty shootout against what was then a fourth-division team.

The possible Bayern lineup against Magdeburg:

FC Bayern: Urbig – Stanisic, Tah, Ito, Brown – Laimer, Bischof – Karl, Olise, Saibari – Kane

1. FC Magdeburg: Reimann – Nadjombe, Müller, Garcia MacNulty, Nollenberger – Hyryläinen, Chavez, Michel – Iyoha, Zukowski, Atik

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