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Expect to see new faces for Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05
TL;DR
Bayern Munich will feature several young players, including U17 striker Bastian Assomo, in their match against Mainz 05. Head coach Vincent Kompany plans to balance regulars with youth as the game progresses.
Key points
- Bayern Munich includes several young players in their squad
- Bastian Assomo makes his senior debut against Mainz 05
- Vincent Kompany aims for a competitive match with a mix of youth and experience
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U17 striker Bastian Assomo (born 2010) is included in the senior squad for the first time against Mainz today
Filip Pavić, Deniz Ofli and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye are also in the squad @kessler\_philipp Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany insisted that he would just not punt this game against Mainz 05 and that it would not just be a case where he lets a bunch of kids go out and take their lumps against *Die Nullfünfer*. It still looks like it could be a mix of regulars and subs early on, but as the game gets closer to the end, we could see Kompany lean on those youngster to eat up minutes. The shame of the situation is that so many young players (, , David Santos Daiber, , , ) are out of action at the moment. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*
Q&A
Who is Bastian Assomo and why is he significant for Bayern Munich?
Bastian Assomo is a U17 striker included in Bayern Munich's senior squad for the first time, highlighting the club's focus on youth development.
What is Vincent Kompany's approach for the match against Mainz 05?
Vincent Kompany intends to mix regular players with youth, ensuring a competitive game rather than solely relying on inexperienced players.
Which other young players are in Bayern Munich's squad for the match?
Alongside Bastian Assomo, players like Filip Pavić, Deniz Ofli, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye are also included in the squad for the match against Mainz 05.
