"According to BILD, Upamecano has completed the full training session and is ready to go against an aspirant PSV in two days. The Dutch side is desperate for three points to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive. Upamecano's return is much needed for the final match of the UEFA Champions League's League Phase, following recent injuries and suspensions to key starters."
"His replacement, Kim Min-jae, unfortunately, picked up two ill-advised yellow cards against Union Saint-Gilloise and will be suspended for this away trip. Josip Stanisic and Konrad Laimer are battling injuries and can only return in February, leaving Vincent Kompany with limited choice at the back. The Belgian fielded the centre-back duo of Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae twice in just three days."
"Fatigue and positional unnaturalness were shown in Bayern's first Bundesliga defeat of the season against Augsburg, despite having home advantage. Kim Min-jae had to be subbed off early, while Alphonso Davies struggled defensively and offensively in an unfamiliar right-back position. While Dayot Upamecano cannot fill in the missing gap along the right-hand side, he brings a lot of stability and protection for the players playing out of position as a right-sided centre-back, allowing them to push forward more and impact attacking sequences."
Dayot Upamecano completed full training and is expected to return to Bayern Munich's starting XI for the midweek Champions League match against PSV after missing recent games with a minor illness. Bayern face defensive shortages because Kim Min-jae is suspended following two yellow cards and Josip Stanisic and Konrad Laimer remain injured until February. Vincent Kompany has limited centre-back options and has recently deployed Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae together. Alphonso Davies has been used on the right flank, showing fatigue and struggles in an unfamiliar role. Upamecano's return should provide stability and allow out-of-position players to advance more confidently.
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