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Kiel (AP) - What seemed like a mandatory task for FC Bayern Munich for a long time is suddenly a test for the German record champions and cup winners.

In the second round catch-up game of the DFB Cup on Wednesday (8.45 p.m. / ARD and Sky) at the second division third Holstein Kiel, the triple winner is not just about making it to the round of 16.

Five days after the 2: 3 at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, Bayern want to avoid further unrest by winning.

"We have to make sure that we get back on track," said national player Leon Goretzka.

The defensive in particular has recently been shown to be Bayern's weak point.

The defensive chain in front of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer wobbled worryingly.

In order not to take any unnecessary risk, coach Hansi Flick will forego a large rotation in the starting line-up in the Holstein Stadium.

Bayern's last knockout cup against a lower-class team was 17 years ago (1: 2 in Aachen).

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French winger Kingsley Coman (muscular problems) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (back problems) will be absent.

But Flick can plan for national striker Serge Gnabry again after his shin bruise.

For Kiel, the game is a change in everyday life in the second division.

It is only for the third time that they meet the Bayern professionals in a competitive game: In 1954 there were two duels in the Oberliga comparison round, the other seven games were friendly games.

"Of course there is a special motivation to compete with the best German or even the best team in the world," said coach Ole Werner.

He sees the chances realistically: "It is logical that we will be the underdog tomorrow."

But the team will try to “increase the chances as the game progresses”.

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He hardly has any problems in terms of personnel.

Except for Aleksandar Ignjovski (muscular problems) and Noah Awuku (rehabilitation after Achilles tendon rupture), all players are available.

Winter access Mikkel Kirkeskov from Denmark could be an option for the defense, according to Werner.

The winner of the game will meet Kiel's league rivals Darmstadt 98 in the round of 16 at the beginning of February.

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