Bayern won't hand bottom side Heidenheim 'gifts' despite PSG game
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany emphasized that his team will take their Bundesliga match against bottom-placed Heidenheim seriously, despite the upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. He cited their recent comeback win at Mainz as evidence of their commitment and focus, even with the league title already secured. Kompany also provided updates on player availability, noting Tom Bischof is fit, Alphonso Davies has returned to training, and Jonas Urbig will start in goal ahead of potential contract talks with Manuel Neuer.
- ▪Vincent Kompany is the head coach of Bayern Munich and stressed the importance of not giving 'gifts' to struggling Heidenheim despite the upcoming Champions League clash with PSG.
- ▪Bayern Munich lost the first leg of their Champions League semi-final 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in Paris and will host the second leg on Wednesday.
- ▪Heidenheim will be relegated if they lose to Bayern and St Pauli win their match against Mainz.
- ▪Tom Bischof is fit to play against Heidenheim, Alphonso Davies is back in training, but Lennart Karl remains sidelined with injury.
- ▪Jonas Urbig will start in goal for Bayern, while the club continues discussions with Manuel Neuer about a one-year contract extension.
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