After a disappointing run in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich's hopes for a trophy this season now lie in the Champions League. Following a humbling defeat against Bayer Leverkusen, coach Thomas Tuchel is in need of a strong reaction from his team. In a surprising move, Tuchel may turn to Thomas Müller, a player he has tried to bench throughout the season, to inject leadership and experience into the lineup.

Bayern Munich reports no new injuries, allowing Tuchel to have a full squad at his disposal. Alphonso Davies, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, and Serge Gnabry are all continuing their comebacks. As for the lineup, Tuchel is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with Müller playing behind Harry Kane. Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané will flank Müller on the wings.

In the midfield, Joshua Kimmich, who was snubbed in the previous match against Leverkusen, is likely to start alongside Leon Goretzka. This partnership will be seen for the first time since their game against Union Berlin last month. Should Kimmich get the nod, Aleksandar Pavlović might be relegated to the bench.

Defensively, Tuchel is expected to revert to a back-four system after the failed experiment with a back-three against Leverkusen. Raphaël Guerreiro is the likely replacement for Alphonso Davies at left-back, while Noussair Mazraoui is set to feature on the right. The central defensive pairing is anticipated to be Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae, although Tuchel's fondness for Eric Dier cannot be underestimated. It is certain, however, that Matthijs de Ligt will not be in the starting XI.

The lineup is completed with the presence of Manuel Neuer in goal, as Bayern Munich aims for redemption in the Champions League. With Tuchel's tactical adjustments and the inclusion of Müller's leadership, the team hopes to turn their fortunes around and secure a crucial victory in their upcoming match. Only time will tell if Bayern Munich can save their season from going trophyless.