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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Bayern vs Lazio
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
06-03-2024
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Allianz Arena
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Predicted Lineups
Lazio possible starting lineup:
Provedel; Marusic, Romagnoli, Gila, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Rovella, Alberto; Isaksen, Immobile, Anderson
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
Nicolo Rovella returns from suspension, Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri faces a selection dilemma in midfield, where he must choose between the Juventus-owned midfielder, Danilo Cataldi, and Matias Vecino to complement Matteo Guendouzi and Luis Alberto in the team's three-man engine room. While Rovella's inclusion is likely, Sarri must decide between Cataldi and Vecino for the remaining spot. Additionally, Spanish center-back Patric continues to struggle with a shoulder problem, although Mattia Zaccagni may return to the squad after recovering from a toe injury.
Ciro Immobile, Lazio's captain, will lead the attacking trio once again after recently scoring his 200th Serie A goal. Immobile boasts an impressive record in the Champions League, averaging a goal every 99 minutes, with only Simone Inzaghi netting more times for Lazio in Europe's top club competition.
On the opposing side, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane has been a standout performer in this season's Champions League, directly involved in four goals and three assists thus far. Die Roten have bolstered their options since the group stage with additions such as Sacha Boey, Eric Dier, and Bryan Zaragoza, although illness may rule out the latter for Wednesday's game.
For Bayern Munich, injuries continue to plague the squad, with Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Konrad Laimer, and Bouna Sarr all unavailable. Additionally, Alphonso Davies is doubtful due to a muscular injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel faces decisions regarding his defensive lineup, possibly considering a switch to a four-man defense after recent events in Leverkusen, which could see Dier dropped to the bench.