This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
Bayern Munich, leaders of the Bundesliga, are set to face Eintracht Frankfurt at home on Saturday with only one injury doubt, central midfielder Thiago, who is struggling with a hip muscle problem.
Coach Hansi Flick expressed uncertainty about Thiago's availability, saying, "We'll have to wait."
Frankfurt, currently 13th in the table, suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern in November, despite being reduced to 10 men after Jerome Boateng's early dismissal.
However, Flick is confident that his team will not be distracted by the upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund, which could potentially decide the title, saying, "The duel with Dortmund next week will not matter. We'll play against Frankfurt. That's the next step we want to take. Only then will we look towards Dortmund."
Bayern have three long-term injury absentees: Philippe Coutinho and Corentin Tolisso, who both underwent ankle surgery in April, and Niklas Suele, who is recovering from a knee ligament injury.
"Niklas has expressed the desire to play this season. We must see what the stability in the knee allows," said Flick.
