Summary
Bayern Munich might have to play 16-year-old Leonard Prescott in goal for their Champions League match against Atalanta due to injuries to their main goalkeepers. Key goalkeepers are injured or recovering, and Prescott, a youth player, might get his first start if Jonas Urbig cannot recover from a concussion.
Key Facts
- Bayern Munich is considering starting a 16-year-old goalkeeper, Leonard Prescott, due to injuries.
- Prescott would play in the Champions League match against Atalanta.
- Three of Bayern’s goalkeepers are currently dealing with injuries.
- Jonas Urbig, who is 22 years old, has a concussion and his fitness will determine if Prescott plays.
- Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich, the other goalkeepers, are also injured.
- Prescott needs German labor authority’s approval to play at night because he is a minor.
- Prescott has been on Bayern's bench in recent matches but has not yet played for the first team.
- Bayern's head coach, Vincent Kompany, expressed confidence in Prescott's abilities if he has to play.
