Michael Olise ruled out: Karl or Gnabry for Bayern vs Arsenal

Michael Olise will miss Bayern vs Arsenal this Wednesday due to a suspension after the red card he received last Tuesday against Viking. The French winger threw a ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic and was sent off for the first time in his career.

Joshua Kimmich addressed the issue last Saturday after Bayern’s 6-1 win over Leipzig, saying the absence “complicates things,” especially when you have to replace a player like him in a big match, while also insisting the squad has quality.

Likely replacements

German outlets point to Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry as the main candidates. Karl would be the natural option, but questions linger about his level following a June 5 injury that kept him out of the World Cup.

There’s also a recent reference point: Karl scored in Bayern’s previous loss to Arsenal. If Kompany prefers experience, Gnabry could be the pick, though a system change is also being discussed, with Tom Bischof or Nathaniel Brown named as other possibilities.