Vincent Kompany will play his role in Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash against Arsenal, though he may not be in the dugout.

Bayern face Arsenal on Wednesday night, seeking to get back to winning ways in this season’s league phase after being held to a 3-3 draw by Viking on matchday two last week.

However, preparations for the showdown at the Allianz Arena have been slightly disrupted with Kompany unable to take training and fulfil his media obligations on Tuesday because of illness.

A Bayern Munich statement read: “Vincent Kompany is taking it easy due to a viral infection and will therefore miss today’s training session and press conference.”

In Kompany’s place on Tuesday afternoon for the pre-match press conference was his assistant coach Aaron Danks and he delivered an update, as well as confirming the chances of the Belgian being in the home dugout.

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David Raya has revealed he "would love" to play for a La Liga club before he retires.

The Arsenal No1 has established himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in the world in recent seasons.

He is firmly in the running for the Yashin Trophy, having made the ten-goalkeeper shortlist for the award that will be handed out at next week's Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Raya has entered the final two years of his contract in north London, though he did receive a salary increase on that deal last year.

The 31-year-old grew up as a Real Madrid supporter and in an interview with Spanish outlet Marca, he was asked whether he wants to return to his home country in the future.

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Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah are likely to be the central defensive duo for Bayern Munich, with Aleksandar Pavlovic potentially partnered by Tom Bischof in the midfield engine room with no Joshua Kimmich.

Ismael Saibari operated as the No10 last time out, while Lennart Karl could come in to replace the suspended Michael Olise on the right flank. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane will complete the attacking quartet.

Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Bischof, Pavlovic; Karl, Saibari, Diaz; Kane.

Noni Madueke is pushing to start for Arsenal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight.

The Gunners are in Germany to take on Vincent Kompany's side in a blockbuster showdown, though the head coach may be absent to an ongoing illness.

Eberechi Eze started on the left wing in Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but he struggled and was replaced at half-time.

Madueke came off the bench to score the winner and he has looked bright in his appearances on that flank.

Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Madueke; Havertz

Bayern thumped RB Leipzig 6-1 on Saturday, with Luis Diaz scoring a hat-trick.

The fact Bayern were 5-0 up after 53 minutes allowed for Harry Kane to be substituted before the hour mark and put his feet up.

Arsenal, meanwhile, had to grind out a win away at Nottingham Forest as Noni Madueke was the hero off the bench, scoring with the Gunners' only shot on target.

The Allianz Arena has twice hosted a Champions League final, most recently in 2025 when PSG claimed their first-ever title.

Bayern are unbeaten at home so far this season, scoring at least five goals in the four matches played.

Arsenal to win: 2/1

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Arsenal and Bayern Munich met in the league phase last season with the Gunners coming out on top at the Emirates Stadium.

That was their first victory in this fixture since October 2015.

Arsenal wins: 4

It's safe to say this game will be different to the PSG vs Barcelona showdown, so expectations ought to be capped slightly.

As Bayern have some key absences, it might be Arsenal's best chance to get a result at the Allianz Arena.

However, we think the Gunners' lack of star quality in attack means they will always come up short in these types of games until it is seriously addressed.

Bayern Munich to win, 2-1.

Michael Olise serves a one-match suspension after being sent-off in the draw with Viking last week.

Joshua Kimmich will also miss the game for personal reasons and Jamal Musiala remains sidelined after sustaining a torn muscle fiber in his right thigh while warming up for Germany's Nations League clash against the Netherlands last month.

Bayern Munich will be boosted by the return of captain Manuel Neuer against Arsenal after he missed the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig at the weekend with an ongoing foot problem.

The experienced goalkeeper trained on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to replace Jonas Urbig in between the sticks.