Following the extended international break, FC Bayern will face FC Augsburg today, Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. One player from the record-holding champions will not be in the lineup.
That player is Konrad Laimer. The Austrian was ruled out with an injury shortly before the international matches and was also unable to play for the Austrian national team at the start of the Nations League games.
Laimer eventually joined the team a bit later, proved he was fit, and even played for Team Austria. Nevertheless, he is not available for the record champions today.
Laimer Not on the Roster: A Particularly Nice Reason
FC Bayern fans, however, have no reason to worry. The record champions confirmed that Laimer is not unavailable due to an injury, but is not on the roster today because he has become a father.
The Austrian is therefore being given some time off and will be available to the record champions again soon—likely as early as the midweek road trip to Norway, when FC Bayern faces Viking Stavanger on the road.
For Vincent Kompany, the defensive player’s absence against Augsburg is no big deal, as FCB currently has hardly any personnel concerns. Josip Stanisic, who had already started before the international matches against FC Union, is in the starting lineup for the game against Augsburg.
Laimer, who recently extended his contract with FC Bayern through 2029, can therefore relax and enjoy his time with his family before rejoining the team as preparations for the upcoming matches get underway.
FCB now faces an extremely demanding schedule; October will consist entirely of midweek matches, some against strong opponents like Arsenal or Borussia Dortmund. Every player will be needed during this phase.