- Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is a major doubt for Wednesday night's Champions League clash against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena as he struggles to recover from a viral infection affecting his legs.
- Assistant manager Aaron Danks represented Bayern at the pre-match press conference, confirming that Kompany is resting at home and explaining that contingency plans for remote communication are in place should he miss the game.
- Bayern face further squad uncertainties ahead of the fixture, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returning to training following a foot injury and midfielder Joshua Kimmich missing Tuesday's session due to personal reasons.
- The German giants enter the match with four points in the Champions League group stage, having beaten Bodo/Glimt 5-0 before being held to a 3-3 draw by Viking last week.
- Arsenal travel to Munich with a perfect record in this season's competition following wins over Napoli and Lille, as they aim to go one step further after losing last season's final to Paris Saint-Germain.
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