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Bayern Munich XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, starting lineup, latest injuries tonight

Bayern Munich are without Kingsley Coman as they look to complete the job against Chelsea in the Champions League tonight.

The 24-year-old has been struggling with a muscle injury in recent weeks and missed training on Friday. He will sit out Saturday's last-16 second-leg encounter in Munich.

Bayern boss Hansi Flick has chosen Ivan Perisic ahead of Arsenal target Philippe Coutinho to replace Coman, while Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara starts in midfield.

"Kingsley Coman is not available, we have two great options in his position with Perisic and Coutinho," said Flick.

"Perisic is a little more dynamic in attack, but Coutinho is better on the ball and can play in more positions, as a number 10 off (Robert) Lewandowski. I will decide [on Saturday]."

Serge Gnabry scored twice in the reverse fixture and starts again alongside Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller and Perisic in the front four.

Bayern are also be without Benjamin Pavard, meaning Joshua Kimmich moves from midfield to right-back.

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Bayern XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Goretzka, Thiago; Gnabry, Muller, Perisic, Lewandowski

Subs: Ulreich, Hoffmann, Odrizola, Sule, Javi Martinez, Coutinho, Cuisance, Hernandez, Tolisso, Tillman, Musiala, Arrey-Mbi

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