Will Ex Arsenal Star Break Into Bayern Munich Starting XI Vs Inter Milan After Heroics Vs Borussia Dortmund?
Will Ex Arsenal Star Break Into Bayern Munich Starting XI Vs Inter Milan After Heroics Vs Borussia Dortmund?
Forward Serge Gnabry could break into the starting eleven for Wednesday's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.
Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, suggest that the German international's performance against Borussia Dortmund over the weekend could see him earn a place in the lineup.
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Bayern Munich take on Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
And there are a number of key players missing for the Bavarians ahead of the quarterfinal second leg clash.
Jamal Musiala was out against Inter for last week's Champions League quarterfinal first leg. And he'll miss the second leg as well.
Then, injuries to all of Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Hiroki Ito have decimated the Bavarians' defense.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane and Kim Min-Jae are far from their best.
Serge Gnabry Could Start Inter Milan Vs Bayern Munich Clash
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 12: Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 12, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
On the other hand, one player who certainly isn't struggling for form is forward Serge Gnabry.
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The 29-year-old came off the bench for Bayern in Saturday's 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Borussia Dortmund.
Gnabry almost immediately made an impact. He played a crucial role in Bayern's first goal.
Then it was the former Arsenal and Hoffenheim forward who scored the Bavarians' second.
Therefore, Tuttosport suggest, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany may find it hard to leave Gnabry out against Inter.
In the meantime, it was Leroy Sane who started last week's first leg against Inter. And then, winger Kingsley Coman is also back to fitness for Bayern.
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