Bayern Vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Injured Eintracht travel to Allianz Arena for Saturday showdown
bayern vs eintracht frankfurt pits an understrength Eintracht Frankfurt against league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday at 15: 30 in the Allianz Arena, a match that will test Frankfurt’s thin defensive resources and Bayern’s depth without Manuel Neuer.
Bayern Vs Eintracht Frankfurt: who’s available — and who isn’t
Eintracht arrive off a 3: 0 home win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, the club’s first victory since December and a morale boost for Coach Albert Riera, who has accumulated four points from his first two matches in charge. Despite that uptick, Eintracht head to Munich severely weakened: Mishy Batshuayi, Younes Ebnoutalib, Ansgar Knauff, Rasmus Kristensen, Arthur Theate and Can Uzun are sidelined with injuries, and Robin Koch is out sick. Riera has warned of unconventional selections as he prepares a plan to make Eintracht a “nerviger, unbequemer Gegner. ”
For Bayern, Manuel Neuer is unavailable with a muscle injury, and Jonas Urbig is expected to start in goal. Michael Olise returns from suspension. Vincent Kompany said his focus is squarely on Frankfurt, even as several Bayern players face the risk of a yellow-card suspension that could affect availability for next week’s big game.
Lineups, logistics and broadcast details
The scheduled kickoff is Saturday at 15: 30 in the Allianz Arena, with Tobias Reichel named as referee. Broadcasters for the match include Sky and DAZN (the latter only in the conference), and the game will be played before Bayern — the current table leaders — as they seek to stay ahead of Borussia Dortmund. Bayern’s projected starting XI has been listed with Urbig in goal, Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim and Davies across the back; Pavlovic and Goretzka in midfield; Olise, Musiala and Luis Diaz behind striker Kane.
Eintracht’s forward options may include the returning Jonathan Burkardt, who could start despite limited fitness, and Arnaud Kalimuendo is close to a quick comeback. Riera cautioned that some players are not yet ready for 90 minutes and that he will adapt his selections accordingly.
What each coach is saying and the immediate stakes
Albert Riera framed Eintracht’s approach bluntly: “When you go into the ring, you must not think you will lose, ” he said, laying out a plan to trouble Bayern despite the absences. Vincent Kompany emphasized flexibility, noting his staff has studied Frankfurt’s recent performances and that Bayern must be prepared to adjust in-game.
The immediate consequence is straightforward: Eintracht must manage a compact, makeshift defense against a Bayern attack that remains potent even without Neuer. Bayern will also monitor caution among key players who risk suspension, a factor Kompany said will not dictate his selections for this match.
After this fixture, Bayern’s calendar includes the high-profile meeting with Borussia Dortmund mentioned by Kompany; the side will turn its attention to that encounter next week. For Eintracht, the priority is to protect fitness and extract points at the Allianz Arena, a task made harder by the confirmed absences but softened by confidence from the recent 3: 0 victory.
