Josip Juranović is out for Union’s trip to Munich due to infection

Union Berlin heads to Bayern München without a key piece: Josip Juranović will be unavailable.

Out with an infection

As kicker explains, the Croatian defender is ruled out because of an infection. That means the visitors will have to reshuffle their back line and adjust their plan for a match that demands maximum defensive focus.

In a game like this, small details matter—second balls, defending in transitions and covering spaces quickly. With Juranović missing, Union will likely have to rely on whoever steps in to provide stability on that side.

kicker adds that this is a physical issue rather than a tactical choice or suspension, so the team will be monitoring his recovery to see whether he can return soon.

Who fills the gap?

For now, the immediate takeaway is simple: Union are traveling to Munich without Juranović, and the coaching staff will need to decide quickly on the replacement and how to adapt the system.