"Urbig, normally Bayern's second choice in goal, sustained from concussion after colliding with an opponent when Bayern won the first leg 6-1 last week. Fellow goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich have injuries too ahead of the second leg Wednesday."
"Kompany said it will be a "purely medical decision" whether Urbig is fit to play, and "if everything is fine tomorrow morning and it's going like it is currently is, then Urbig will be in goal as normal. And if not, then we need to use another solution and we'll do that as well.""
"Kompany then confirmed that the "solution" would be New York-born 16-year-old Prescott, who usually plays for the club's under-19 squad."
Bayern Munich faces a significant goalkeeper injury crisis ahead of their Champions League second leg against Atalanta. Primary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and third-choice Sven Ulreich are both injured, while backup Jonas Urbig sustained a concussion in the first leg. Coach Vincent Kompany indicated Urbig's participation depends on medical clearance after returning to training Tuesday. If Urbig cannot play, 16-year-old Leonard Prescott from the under-19 squad would likely start, with 19-year-old Jannis Bärtl as an alternative. Bayern also manages injuries to Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala while maintaining their 6-1 first-leg advantage.
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