Bayern Munich is set to host Inter Milan on Tuesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. Despite their dominance in the Bundesliga, Bayern faces injury challenges as they head into this crucial match. Jamal Musiala is the latest player to be ruled out after picking up a muscular injury in the Augsburg game on Friday. He will be unavailable for both legs of the quarterfinal.
Musiala joins a list of absentees for the first leg, including Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Manuel Neuer. Coach Vincent Kompany acknowledged the difficult situation, stating, “We are in a tough spot due to injuries, but this is the Champions League, and we must focus forward. The players available are ready to give their all. I trust in those who will take the field; they have trained hard and are prepared to contribute. I won`t complain or change our objectives. Those who play will be fully committed and have my complete confidence.”
Projected Starting Lineups
Bayern Munich XI: Jonas Urbig; Konrad Laimer, Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Michael Olise, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.
Inter XI: Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Adding to Bayern`s challenges, Thomas Muller has announced his departure from the club at the end of this season. Kompany commented on this, saying, “The immediate focus is on preparing for the Inter match. Muller`s decision deserves respect. His legendary career is immense, and while it`s a significant topic, my priority is to get the team ready for our next game.”
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi addressed concerns about player fitness in his pre-match press conference, specifically regarding Hakan Calhanoglu and Federico Dimarco. “Bastoni and Calhanoglu have trained with the team and are being assessed. Dimarco trained separately. Lautaro Martinez was planned to play only the first half against Parma but ended up playing 70 minutes. He is fit and expected to play against Bayern.”
Match Details: How to Watch and Betting Odds
- Date: Tuesday, April 8
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Allianz Arena — Munich, Germany
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Bayern Munich -105; Draw +250; Inter +280
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Bayern Munich XI: Jonas Urbig; Konrad Laimer, Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Michael Olise, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.
Inter XI: Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
