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Munich (AP) - Leader Bayern Munich starts in the Bundesliga home game against Arminia Bielefeld without Joshua Kimmich.
The national player sits on the bench in the first game after winning the Club World Cup.
On the offensive, coach Hansi Flick brings not only goal scorer Robert Lewandowski but also Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
Bayern are missing top performers Thomas Müller, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Jérôme Boateng.
Javi Martínez is also still out.
At Arminia, Andreas Voglsammer and Manuel Prietl are back in the starting line-up after recovering from injuries.
The Dutch newcomer Michel Vlap begins.
In contrast to the hosts, the relegation-threatened climber goes rested after a 15-day break in the difficult away game.
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