Match Preview: SuperCup Final Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
Team News
- Bastian Schweinsteiger and
Javi Martínez are both doubts and could miss the Super Cup tie with
Chelsea, meaning Toni Kroos could provide the defensive shield in front
of the back 4.
- Thiago Alcántara and Holger Badstuber are both certain to miss out.
- Pep Guardiola is expected to name a much changed starting XI from the 1-1 draw with Freiburg.
- David Luiz is Chelsea's only
injury doubt, with José Mourinho confirming that the Brazilian has
travelled but may not play any part.
- The Portuguese tactician faces no further injury problems ahead of the meeting with Bayern Munich.
- The Blues are expected to name a changed starting XI from the 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
Prediction
- Pep Guardiola goes in hunt of
his first trophy since succeeding Jupp Heynckes as Bayern Munich head
coach and will resume old rivalries with José Mourinho in Prague.
- The
Spaniard has endured a mixed start to life in Germany, but will be
looking to win over the doubters with victory over the west London side
in a repeat of the 2012 Champions League final.
- Bayern are
expected to name the same 4-1-4-1 formation they have persisted with
since Guardiola arrived, with Toni Kroos in the holding role.
- José
Mourinho is also aiming to secure an early piece of silverware upon his
return to Stamford Bridge and will be demanding a performance from his
players as he aims to get the better of his former advisory.
- David
Luiz remains doubtful, while Marco van Ginkel could be handed a start
at the expense of Frank Lampard as Chelsea aim to atone for the 4-1
defeat suffered at the hands of Atletico Madrid last year.
- A tough one to call, but a draw and the game heading to extra time is the likely outcome.
Prediction:
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