FC Copenhagen will welcome Bayern Munich to Parken for matchday two in Group A’s UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
FC Copenhagen’s Inconsistency Season
Copenhagen opened their Group A with a 2-2 draw away to Galatasaray. The match demonstrated their cutting edge in the final third and their defensive vulnerabilities.
Copenhagen warmed up for the clash against Bayern on Tuesday with a 0-2 defeat at home to Midtjylland, a result that underlined their vulnerabilities ahead of a crunch clash against the German Champions.
They will hope to fix their weaknesses in time for Tuesday’s kickoff.
Bayern’s Unbeaten But Less Than Stellar Start to the Season
Although Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich are unbeaten this season, they sit third in the Bundesliga behind Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart.
They have drawn twice in the opening six matches, with the latest being the thrilling 2-2 draw away to RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel will hope to cut out any defensive mistakes when they take on Copenhagen on Tuesday.
Bet hereInjury Report
Copenhagen
Center-back Davit Khocholava is sidelined with a knee injury. The 30-year-old is expected to return to training and the first team fold in the first week of October. However, the clash against Bayern might come too soon for the center-back to participate.
Copenhagen will also be without center-forward Andreas Cornelius, with the 30-year-old sidelined with an unknown injury since September 16th.
Right-back Kevin Diks has been nursing a groin injury since September 24th, which makes him a significant doubt to make the team in the clash against Bayern Munich on matchday two in Group A.
Elias Jelert was sent off in Copenhagen’s 2-2 draw against Galatasaray in matchday one. The right-back will be unavailable in the clash against Bayern on Tuesday.
Bayern
Thomas Tuchel will have a few absentees from his Bayern squad making the trip to Copenhagen on Tuesday. Another goalkeeper, Tom Hulsmann, will miss the match with a hamstring injury; the 19-year-old has been out since September 17th.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is still out with a fractured lower leg. Center-back Tarek Buchmann is out, with the 18-year-old nursing a torn muscle bundle, and is expected to be back fit by October 16th.
Thomas Tuchel is sweating the availability of center-back Mathijs de Ligt, who suffered a knock on September 25th; the German tactician will hope the Dutch defender will be fit enough to be selected for the match.
Right winger Serge Gnabry is also a doubt for the trip to Copenhagen, with the 28-year-old wide man suffered a forearm fracture on September 27th.
Possible Lineups
Copenhagen
K. Grabara; B. Meling, V. Lund, D. Vavro, C. Sorensen; E. Elyounoussi, R. Falk, V. Claesson; R. Bardghji, O. Oskarsson, E. Achouri
Bayern
S. Ulreich; A. Davies, M. KIM, D. Upamecano, K. Laimer; L. Goretzka, J. Kimmich; K. Coman, J. Musiala, L. Sane; H. Kane
Prediction
Copenhagen have been inconsistent so far this season. They will need to be solid and compact to keep out the Bayern Munich attack. However, the solidity will have to be paired with a cutting edge in the final third to bolster their chances of getting a goal and catching Bayern out.
Bayern Munich will need to be dynamic in midfield and attack to dominate the ball and create chances for their attackers. They will need to be aware of Copenhagen’s danger on the counter and in transitions. Pressing and counter-pressing will have to be carried out effectively to prevent this danger.
Bayern Munich will have too much for Copenhagen, they will win the match on Tuesday and make it two consecutive wins at the start of their Group A action.
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