Harry Kane named on bench again as Nicolas Jackson keeps Bayern spot

Harry Kane has been named among the substitutes for a second consecutive match as Vincent Kompany sticks with Nicolas Jackson in the starting XI for the clash at the BayArena. After battling a calf injury, Kane has been unable to displace the red-hot Jackson. This followed a similar bench role in the Champions League midweek, and Kompany’s choice reflects a cautious approach prioritising the striker’s long-term availability.

Bayern’s preparations have been hit by a string of absences, particularly in goal: Manuel Neuer remains sidelined with a torn muscle fiber and Jonas Urbig is out after suffering a concussion, so veteran Sven Ulreich starts. Alphonso Davies is absent with a hamstring strain and Hiroki Ito is still recovering from a torn muscle, prompting a defensive reshuffle that sees Josip Stanisic and Konrad Laimer at full-back alongside central pair Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah.

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