"Kompany left Kim Min-jae out of the squad, which was odd (Kompany confirmed there was no injury or illness). The lineup was what most expected if Konrad Laimer was not ready to start. Josip Stanišić got the nod at right-back. The only other spot for debate was attacking midfielder, where Serge Gnabry started over Jamal Musiala and Lennart Karl. Stanišić was more assertive and aggressive early in the match, which was great to see after his subpar outing vs. Hamburger SV last weekend."
"It was a very strong bounce back effort for the Croatian, who had four tackles and won 8 of 11 ground duels. Stanišić also won 3 of 4 aerial duels. Bayern had some decent looks early, but could not make good on them. Michael Olise had a good look in the 9th minute, but Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann made the save. On the ensuing corner, Aleksandar Pavlović sent his header just wide of the post."
Bayern Munich won 5-1 over Hoffenheim, ending a two-game Bundesliga winless streak. Kompany omitted Kim Min-jae from the squad without injury or illness, and Josip Stanišić started at right-back while Serge Gnabry was chosen over Jamal Musiala and Lennart Karl in attacking midfield. Stanišić rebounded from a poor performance with four tackles, winning eight of 11 ground duels and three of four aerial duels. Bayern created early chances but failed to convert, with Michael Olise denied by Oliver Baumann and Aleksandar Pavlović heading wide from a corner. Hoffenheim went down to ten men when Kevin Akpoguma received a red card for hauling down Luis Díaz, and Harry Kane converted the ensuing penalty.
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