Key Takeaways:
- Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of Saturday’s home Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg
- Manuel Neuer’s participation remains uncertain due to illness and absence from training
- Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Union Berlin prior to the international break, marking their first setback of the season
Squad Updates Ahead of Freiburg Encounter
Bayern Munich will be without Serge Gnabry for their upcoming Bundesliga clash at home against Freiburg on Saturday. Head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed in a press conference that Gnabry continues to experience pain following his return from international duty and is not expected to feature in the forthcoming fixture. Kompany expressed hope that the winger may be available for selection in the subsequent match.
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"We'll have to see about Manuel Neuer, he had a bit of a cold so didn't train. Hopefully he'll be involved today. Serge Gnabry is unlikely to play, Joshua Kimmich should absolutely be there. We also have Hiroki Ito back.… pic.twitter.com/qwhcJmiPqT
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 21, 2025
Goalkeeper Situation Uncertain
Bayern’s preparations are further complicated by uncertainty over the availability of first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Kompany revealed that Neuer has not participated in training as he is suffering from a cold, placing his status for the Freiburg match in doubt.
Bayern’s Recent Form
The defending champions encountered their first stumbling block of the season prior to the international break, registering a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin.
| Player | Status | Reason | Next Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Gnabry | Out | Pain following international duty | Freiburg (Saturday) |
| Manuel Neuer | Doubtful | Cold (Has not trained) | Freiburg (Saturday) |
