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Maddison blow casts long shadow
One man missing tonight is James Maddison.
The England midfielder suffered an ACL injury against Newcastle and could miss the entire season.
It's a cruel blow for both player and club – and leaves a big creative void in Spurs' midfield.
Judging by the Spurs team sheet, it will either be Bentancur in the No 10 position, or Frank's men will play a more compact 4-3-3, focussing on attacking from out wide.
Bayern 'up for it', says Kompany
'We're up for it,' said Vincent Kompany ahead of tonight’s clash.
'We don't have much time, but we want to be physically ready for the first games.'
Sounds like we should be expecting plenty of urgency from the home team.
Kompany has just over a week left to prepare for Bayern's first competitive match – the German Super Cup against Stuttgart.
So don't expect a gentle friendly here. The intensity will be up, especially in front of a packed home crowd at the Allianz.
Tottenham eyeing pre-season TREBLE of trophies
Harry Kane left Tottenham to win trophies – and finally got his hands on the Bundesliga title with Bayern, while Spurs won the Europa League without him.
Tonight, his old club could move one step closer to a pre-season treble!
Having already lifted the Herbalgy Trophy in Hong Kong by beating Arsenal, Spurs now have a shot at the Telekom Cup in Munich. Win tonight, and it’s two from two – with the UEFA Super Cup against PSG to come next week.
Alright, none of these are exactly the Champions League... but for a club that went 17 years without a trophy, they all count for something.
Diaz, Olise and Kane lead Bayern’s attack
It’s a Premier League reunion in Munich!
Luis Diaz starts just over a week after his switch from Liverpool, lining up in an attack that includes Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
That trio alone brings pace, power, trickery – and a lot of Premier League spice.
SPURS TEAM NEWS: Palhinha starts against parent club
Joao Palhinha goes straight into the Spurs starting XI – and faces Bayern just days after joining from them on loan.
Mohammed Kudus also starts for Thomas Frank’s side, but there’s no Dominic Solanke in the matchday squad. Mathys Tel – who made his Tottenham move permanent earlier this summer – is on the bench.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero (c), Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus.
Subs: Kinsky, Austin, Davies, Danso, Vuskovic, Gray, Bissouma, Bergvall, Odobert, Tel.
BAYERN TEAM NEWS: Kane starts against Spurs
Harry Kane leads the line for Bayern Munich against his former club – nearly two years after leaving north London for Bavaria.
He’s flanked by former Premier League stars Luis Diaz and Michael Olise in a strong Bayern XI. Joshua Kimmich also starts, while Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies are still absent.
Bayern XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Goretzka, Laimer; Olise, Coman, Diaz; Kane.
Subs: Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Bischof, Guerreiro, Boey, Wanner, Kiala, Mike, Chavez, Kusi-Asare, Karl, Santos, Dalpiaz.
