Vincent Kompany must navigate challenging defensive selections as Bayern Munich approaches the FIFA Club World Cup. With Eric Dier's departure and Jonathan Tah's registration issues, Kompany may consider playing Josip Stanišić and Leon Goretzka as a makeshift center-back duo. Key players including Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Itō, and Kim Min-jae are either injured or facing fitness concerns. Despite potential interest in Kim's departure, he will join the squad in the U.S. The team is favorites to progress from their group featuring Auckland City, Benfica, and Boca Juniors but will prioritize player fitness.
Kompany is facing tough defensive decisions with several key players injured or unavailable ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich is likely to use Stanišić and Goretzka as center-backs due to a lack of fit central defenders.
Despite being linked with a summer move, Kim will travel to the U.S. for the Club World Cup but may not play unless fully fit.
Bayern Munich is expected to advance from their group in the Club World Cup, composed of Auckland City, Benfica, and Boca Juniors.
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