His finest defender at present, in-form Benjamin Pavard, is suspended for his or her Round of 16 match in opposition to the French facet subsequent week after his pink card within the first leg in Paris the place Bayern gained 1-0.

His substitute subsequent week would seemingly be fellow France worldwide Dayot Upamecano, again from his one-match league suspension final week.

Nagelsmann stated he may find yourself utilizing Upamecano on Saturday in opposition to Stuttgart regardless of Pavard’s present kind with a purpose to give him match follow forward of Wednesday.

“This is a decision we will take tomorrow,” Nagelsmann advised a information convention on Friday when requested about who would play in opposition to Stuttgart.

“Obviously Benji is in outstanding form and we want to and have to win the league game against Stuttgart. Looking at it isolated he has to play… but there is the issue of his suspension for Wednesday.”

The Bavarians’ rocky begin to the yr has seen their lead within the Bundesliga evaporate and they’re at present solely forward on purpose distinction from second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who even have 46 factors.

“Benji would understand it if he would not play (on Saturday) based on the rhythm necessary (also for Wednesday) but on the other hand it’s primarily about winning a Bundesliga game,” stated the coach.

Bayern go into Wednesday’s Champions League conflict with their 1-0 benefit however whereas PSG striker Kylian Mbappe solely performed a substitute position attributable to a minor harm, he’ll play within the return leg.

“For Wednesday we need a different solution (than Pavard) that could and will go by the name of Upamecano. His speed and power would help against Mbappe,” Nagelsmann stated.

“Apart from Alphonso (Davies) he is the one player who can keep up with that speed. Maybe not the entire time but he is a very fast player. It is an interesting consideration… and we will need to decide.”