Bayern Munich is facing significant injury issues, particularly in defense. Key defenders such as Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are sidelined, while Dayot Upamecano has just returned from an injury. This has forced Vincent Kompany to consider alternative lineups, including potentially using Leon Goretzka and Josip Stanišić at center back before signing Jonathan Tah. Stanišić has been successfully playing left-back, a position he prefers for its attacking opportunities despite his natural role being center back. The situation necessitates continued adjustments as Bayern progresses through the FIFA Club World Cup.
Stanišić has been deputized out of his natural position at left-back for most of the tournament; a task with which he has done quite well on the way to helping Bayern advance to the quarterfinals at the very least.
Stanišić expressed his preference for playing left-back: 'I also like playing left-back because I can be a bit more active there because as a center-back, you have more responsibility defensively and not as much to do going forward.'
Kompany faces a squad with limited depth due to injuries, particularly in defense with key players like Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito both currently unavailable.
Even with the situation regarding Upamecano's recent return, planning for the tournament included using Leon Goretzka and Josip Stanišić at center back before the arrival of Jonathan Tah.
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