Bayern Munich begin the defence of their Bundesliga crown with a trip to Borussia Monchengladbach in Friday's season opener.
Both Adi Hutter and Julian Nagelsmann will be seeking fast starts at their new clubs, and here Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for the two outfits.
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH vs. BAYERN MUNICH
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BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
Out: Ramy Bensebaini (thigh), Kouadio Kone (knee), Breel Embolo (thigh), Mamadou Doucoure (Achilles), Marcus Thuram (knee)
Doubtful: Denis Zakaria (fitness), Jordan Beyer (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Sommer; Lainer, Ginter, Elvedi, Scally; Kramer, Neuhaus; Hofmann, Stindl, Wolf; Plea
BAYERN MUNICH
Out: Lucas Hernandez (knee), Marc Roca (ankle), Benjamin Pavard (ankle)
Doubtful: Alphonso Davies (ankle), Kingsley Coman (hip), Corentin Tolisso (fitness), Omar Richards (foot), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (back)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Neuer; Sarr, Nianzou, Upamecano, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Lewandowski
Ben Knapton
