Will Kimmich make his return to the starting lineup? Here’s how Bayern could line up against BVB
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10-second readFC Bayern faces several personnel challenges ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. While Joshua Kimmich is available again after missing time due to family reasons, the Munich team will have to do without several key players.
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FC Bayern faces several personnel challenges ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. While Joshua Kimmich is available again after missing time due to family reasons, the Munich team will have to do without several key players.
This makes the question of which starting lineup assistant coach Aaron Danks will field on Saturday night particularly intriguing. One possible starting lineup holds some interesting surprises.
According to this, Kimmich could start on the bench despite his return. The 31-year-old trained with the team on Friday for the first time in several days.
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FCBinside · reported · 2026-10-31 16:32 UTC
Kimmich’s comeback? Here’s Bayern’s starting lineup for the big match against BVB ↗
FC Bayern hosts BVB tonight at the Allianz Arena for the classic derby. Ahead of the match, there were some question marks surrounding the record champions’ starting lineup. As for Joshua Kimmich, who recently sat out due to a death
FCBinside · reported · 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC
Will Kimmich make his return to the starting lineup? Here’s how Bayern could line up against BVB ↗
FC Bayern faces several personnel challenges ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. While Joshua Kimmich is available again after missing time due to family reasons, the Munich team will have to do without several key pl
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