Bayern Munich’s Aaron Danks drops big personnel updates in press conference

Bayern Munich's interim head coach, Aaron Danks, addressed personnel updates during a press conference following the team's recent 2-0 win against Atlético Madrid. Danks emphasized the need for a top-level performance in Saturday's match against Mainz, acknowledging the challenging history between the two teams, including last year's 3-0 halftime deficit. He highlighted the importance of hard work and being at their best from the start of the game.

Regarding Bayern's personnel status, Danks provided some positive updates. Jamal Musiala returned to group training but is not ready for Saturday's game, while Aleksandar Pavlović completed the latest training session. Manuel Neuer and Jonas Urbig are also expected to train ahead of the match. Danks noted that Alphonso Davies, still recovering from a recent injury, will require careful management, as he may not be ready for 90 minutes of sustained play.

The left wing position is one of the biggest questions, with Serge Gnabry, Musiala, Saibari, and Davies all unavailable. Danks stated that they will experiment with different players during training to determine the best options for the upcoming match. He expressed confidence in having multiple players available to fill the role, given the team's strong roster of fit and available fullbacks.

Away from immediate match preparations, Danks also shared encouraging news about the health of Bayern's head coach, Vincent Kompany. Kompany has been recovering from recent health issues and Danks has been in regular contact with him. Danks expressed optimism about Kompany's recovery, stating that he seems positive and on a good road to recovery. However, there is no set timeline for Kompany's return, as it depends on his progress and the team's needs during the upcoming international break.