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Munich (AP) - Leader Bayern Munich has to play in the home game against VfB Stuttgart without national soccer player Joshua Kimmich.

The midfielder will be out against his former club in the Bundesliga on Saturday because of a cold.

Coach Hansi Flick changes his starting eleven to three positions compared to the 2-1 win against Lazio Rome in the Champions League.

Manuel Neuer is healthy again and is returning to goal.

Niklas Süle and Alphonso Davies are also new to the defense.

Kimmich's position in midfield alongside Leon Goretzka is likely to be taken by David Alaba.

The strong newcomer from Stuttgart will have a starting XI premiere in the Allianz Arena.

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo offers 18-year-old French Naouirou Ahamada in midfield.

He replaces the injured Orel Mangala (torn muscle fiber).

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