Early team news vs Magdeburg: Joshua Kimmich unavailable and three injury concerns

Bayern Munich will be missing a few key figures for Wednesday night’s DFB Pokal clash with FC Magdeburg.

The Bundesliga 2 side will visit the Allianz Arena having secured passage through to the second round of the competition with a 4-0 win over fifth-tier side Bahlinger SC.

Who will miss out on FC Bayern vs FC Magdeburg?

We want to start by sending our thoughts and love to Joshua Kimmich, who will miss tonight’s cup tie following his father’s funeral on Tuesday.

First-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to remain on the sidelines owing to an ongoing foot issue.

Meanwhile, doubts remain over the potential availability of Aleksandar Pavlović (22) and Min-jae Kim (29) due to calf issues and knee complaints, respectively. The pair will have undergone a final test in the morning to determine availability.

How did Magdeburg get on in the DFB Pokal last season?

FCM will be hoping to match their performance in the competition last term, in which victories over FC Saarbrücken (first round) and FV Illertissen (second round) secured them a place in the Round of 16 against RB Leipzig.

They’ll be rueing their fortunes in 2026/27, however, after picking up the toughest second-round matchup against reigning Bundesliga champions and DFB Pokal winners, FC Bayern.

Bayern’s route to the second round

The promise of a potential giant-killing didn’t linger long on the lips of VfL Osnabrück after Robin Meißner shocked the German football world with an opener in the fifth minute of action.

Vincent Kompany’s men retaliated in less than 15 minutes, with Harry Kane finding the net first before youngster Tom Bischof put the Bavarians on top six minutes after.

Second-half efforts from Michael Olise and Kane once more (via a penalty) ensured the visitors left the northwest with a commanding 4-1 result in the first round.