Holstein Kiel vs Bayern München preview: Tough test ahead for newcomers

Holstein Kiel

Despite the 2-0 loss against Wolfsburg before the international break, Holstein Kiel proved competitive and will still consider themselves unfortunate to not find the back of the net from one of their 13 attempts sent towards goal.

Manager Marcel Rapp was, however, critical of the defending. Citing since that his side needs to “learn” from the lapses seen when defending set-pieces during the 2-0 defeat. 

This weekend's hosts are still looking for their first points of the campaign after suffering a 3-2 defeat on the road against Hoffenheim on opening day followed by the loss against Wolfsburg. 

Team News
Holstein Kiel will be without Colin Noah Kleine-Bekel due to a knee injury, with forward Steven Skrzybsk also being a doubt due to an issue with his calf.

Bayern München

Bayern enter this weekend's clash having amassed six points out of a possible six thus far in the campaign. There are concerns however in regards to the performances put in by Vincent Kompany's side.

The club went into the international break following a 2-0 home win against SC Freiburg after a Harry Kane penalty and a sublime second-half goal from Thomas Müller, this backed up the side's 3-2 opening-day win on the road against Wolfsburg, a game in which could have swung the way of Wolfsburg easily had it not been for the late winner provided by Serge Gnabry.

Bayern look to make it three in a row under their new Belgian coach as they prepare for a trip up north.

Team News

The visitors carry a number of injury concerns including defender Hiroki Ito, Tarek Buchmann and Josip Stanisic.

Vincent Kompany also confirmed that Leroy Sané will be back involved with the squad on Saturday.