Alphonso Davies makes his long-awaited return to the starting lineup for Bayern Munich after more than ten months, as the Canadian player is set to feature in the Bundesliga home match against FC Augsburg at 3:30 PM local time. His last appearance in the starting eleven dates back to March of the previous year, just before he faced a long recovery period from a cruciate ligament injury sustained in December.
In a tactical reshuffle, Bayern’s coach Vincent Kompany has made four changes to the lineup that secured a 2-0 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday. Alongside Davies, Hiroki Ito joins the defense to replace Tom Bischof and Raphael Guerreiro, who is sidelined due to a calf strain. Leon Goretzka will take Joshua Kimmich’s place in midfield, while captain Manuel Neuer receives a well-deserved rest, allowing Jonas Urbig to step in as goalkeeper.
The team is also dealing with additional absences, as several key players, including Guerreiro, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, Sacha Boey, and Dayot Upamecano, will miss the match. Notably, Serge Gnabry is out due to a stomach virus, further adding to the challenges faced by the squad.
This match presents a vital opportunity for Bayern Munich to continue their pursuit of success in the league and highlights Davies’ resilience and determination to return to competitive action. As the team adjusts to the lineup changes, fans will be looking forward to seeing how the players adapt and perform on the pitch.