Attention Benfica: Bayern with many problems in central defense

Kompany did not guarantee that Dier and Upamecano would be present at the home match against Union Berlin ahead of the Champions League game, but said the Bavarians have solutions

Eric Dier and Min-Jae Kim partnered in central defence in Bayern ‘s 4-0 win at Mainz in the round of 32 of the German Cup, but the Englishman ended up getting injured and had to leave the pitch in the 77th minute.

However, the Bavarians did not have another defender on the bench, due to the many players handed over to the medical department, so Laimer had to drop into that position in the final minutes of the match, alongside Goretzka , who replaced the Korean – the only central defender physically 100% -, shortly before.

This Friday, Kompany did not guarantee the presence of the ex- Sporting player in the next match, against Diogo Leite ‘s Union Berlin , this Saturday, before the game against Benfica in the Champions League , also at the Allianz Arena, but stated that he hopes count on him for both meetings.

“It’s really not ideal,” said the Belgian in a press conference, given the absence of the team’s other defenders in training, mentioning Hiroki Ito , Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey . “I hope Dier and Upamecano are ready, but if not, I have full confidence in the other players,” he explained, hinting that midfielders Laimer and Goretzka could return to central defence, or even, for example, João Palhinha .