Team News: Thiago returns to Bayern Munich bench

Thiago Alcantara has returned from injury to earn a spot on the Bayern Munich bench against FC Ingolstadt 04.

Injuries play a big role in Pep Guardiola's team selection as he names just five substitutes, but Thiago provides a boost for the hosts as they search for a ninth successive home league win.

Holger Badstuber is handed a start in place of the injured Mehdi Benatia in the centre of defence, while Xabi Alonso's absence hands opportunities to Joshua Kimmich and Javi Martinez in midfield.

Ingolstadt make two changes from last weekend's draw with Hoffenheim as Almog Cohen and Romain Bregerie earn recalls.

Benjamin Hubner misses out for the visitors due to injury, while Alfredo Morales is also absent due to suspension.

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Badstuber, Rafinha; Kimmich, Martinez, Vidal; Muller, Coman, Lewandowski Subs: Ulreich, Thiago, Alonso, Kirchhoff, Rode

FC Ingolstadt 04: Ozcan, Levels, Matip, Bregerie, Bauer, Roger, Cohen, Gros, Lex, Leckie, Hinterseer Subs: Soares, Christiansen, Da Costa, Wannenwetsch, Kachunga, Nyland, Multhaup