Joshua Kimmich Misses Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Match Due to Family Loss

Joshua Kimmich will be absent from Bayern Munich's Champions League match against Arsenal due to the death of a close family member. The club has granted him compassionate leave and requested privacy during this difficult time.

In Kimmich's absence, Bayern's coach Vincent Kompany has opted for a midfield pairing of Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovic, supporting forwards Serge Gnabry, Ismael Saibari, and Alphonso Davies, with Harry Kane as the striker. Bayern enters the match unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga games, having secured one win and one draw in the Champions League group stage.

Additionally, Bayern will be without Michael Olise, who is suspended, and Jamal Musiala, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. The starting lineup for the match against Arsenal includes goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and defenders Laimer, Upamecano, Min-jae Kim, and Stanisic.