"With the midweek loss to Arsenal still fresh in the minds, Vincent Kompany wisely opted for some rotation to the starting XI. In defense, Tom Bischof and Kim Min-jae came in for Josip Stanisic and Dayot Upamecano at left back and center-back, respectively. In the attack, Luis Diaz took over from Serge Gnabry on the left wing, and Raphael Guerreiro got the start as the number ten with Michael Olise amongst substitutes."
"However, quite the opposite unfolded when St. Pauli took the lead after just six minutes. The goal from St. Pauli marked the fourth consecutive game in which Bayern conceded the opening goal. Considering how dominant Die Roten had been before the 2-2 draw with Union Berlin three weeks ago, it's clear that the team has plateaued somewhat during November, especially off the back of the loss to Arsenal."
Bayern rotated the starting XI after the midweek loss to Arsenal, bringing Tom Bischof and Kim Min-jae into defense, Luis Diaz into the left wing, and Raphael Guerreiro at number ten. Bayern won 3-1 but the match was difficult after St. Pauli scored in the sixth minute. The goal continued a run of four consecutive games in which Bayern conceded the opening goal, suggesting a November plateau following earlier dominant form. Hiroki Ito has returned from injury, and Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala are expected to return later, but defensive tightening, especially on set plays, remains necessary.
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