Who does Kompany trust for the start of the Champions League?

With Josip Stanisic, another right-back, also out injured, only Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer remain for the position. Laimer has had a tough time under Kompany so far, but could now get his chance because the new coach actually sees Kimmich more in midfield. The other positions in defense with Minjae Kim and Dayot Upamecano in the middle and Raphaël Guerreiro at left back should be clear.

Will Kimmich stay in midfield and will Pavlovic return to the starting line-up?

With Laimer at right back, Kimmich will probably play in midfield, with Aleksandar Pavlovic at his side. The youngster was rested against Kiel and was replaced by Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese will probably have to go back to the bench against Zagreb. Unless Kompany relies on Kimmich as right back, then a double six with the duo Pavlovic/Palhinha would be conceivable.

In attack, Kompany once again has a tough choice to make. Harry Kane as striker and Jamal Musiala in the center are likely to be the starting line-up. While Musiala scored the Munich lead after just 15 seconds against Kiel, Kane scored a hat trick later in the game. The duo should be just as successful against Zagreb.

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The battle is wide open for the remaining two wing positions. Serge Gnabry has been in the starting eleven in every game under Kompany so far and could also play on the right against Zagreb. Kingsley Coman was allowed to play on the left against Kiel, and the Frenchman is likely to duel with fellow countryman Michael Olise for a place in the starting eleven against Zagreb.