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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Bayern Munich confirm 19-man squad for Chelsea Champions League tie

Bayern Munich are on their way to London for Tuesday night's Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Chelsea.

And the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed a 19-man squad for the game at Stamford Bridge.

As expected, the likes of Manuel Neuer, Thiago, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, David Alaba and former Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho will all make the trip to the capital.

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Serge Gnabry will also be back in familiar surroundings. The Germany international came through the ranks at Arsenal and has already shone on his previous return to London.

He scored four against the Gunners' bitter rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the group phase and will be looking to get amongst the goals in west London.

French duo Lucas Hernandez and Kingley Coman both returned to action as substitutes in the goalless draw against RB Leipzig and have proven their fitness following long-term injuries to take their seats on the plane.

With that said, Bayern are missing a few players.

Defender Niklas Sule is a long-term injury absentee, while winger Ivan Perisic suffered an ankle injury in training earlier in the month and has been ruled out of the first-leg.

Javi Martinez has returned to training ahead of the first-leg, but has not been risked.

The current Bundesliga leaders were given a scare on Friday night by bottom side Paderborn and needed a late goal from Robert Lewandowski to get all three points.

That fixture also featured a bizarre error from Neuer which resulted in the visitors' first equaliser.

Bayern Munich squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Neuer, Ulriech

Defenders: Odriozola, Pavard, Boateng, Davies, Hernandez, Alaba

Midfielders: Thiago, Coutinho, Cuisance, Goretzka, Tolisso, Kimmich

Forwards: Lewandowski, Gnabry, Muller, Coman, Zirkzee

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