Jonas Urbig replaces Manuel Neuer for Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal match

Bayern Munich will start Jonas Urbig in goal for the upcoming DFB-Pokal match against VfL Osnabrück. The team is managing the workload for primary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who is expected to rest during the fixture. Urbig, 23, will take the starting spot as part of a squad rotation strategy employed by manager Kompany. The backup goalkeeper has been developing within the system and the match serves as an opportunity for him to gain experience at the first-team level. While Bayern Munich enters the DFB-Pokal clash as the expected favorite, the coaching staff intends to maintain high competitive standards throughout the tournament. Urbig aims to demonstrate his reliability by maintaining a clean sheet against VfL Osnabrück.

• 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich to start Jonas Urbig in DFB-Pokal vs. VfL Osnabrück