Thomas Tuchel is expected to be without a recognised central striker when his Bayern Munich side travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting missed their trip to Freiburg at the weekend with a knee issue, making him doubtful for this clash, but it is not expected to be a long-term problem for the Cameroonian attacker.
Choupo-Moting scored in four straight games for Bayern, including their 2-0 second leg win over Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round of this competition, before a brief injury during the international break.
The 34-year-old played against Borussia Dortmund and in the cup defeat at home to Freiburg last midweek, but appears to have picked another knock.
In his absence, Serge Gnabry was utilised up front as their only other striking option, 17-year-old Mathys Tel, is also out injured with a torn muscle in his groin.
Thomas Muller could be another option to use up top as he has played there before, and the club legend is one game away from becoming the first player ever to win 100 Champions League matches with one club.
Attacking issues have plagued Bayern for much of the season since Robert Lewandowski's exit, and it was apparent again against Freiburg on Saturday.
Despite accumulating an expected goals (xG) of 3.34, they needed a 30-yard scorcher from Matthijs de Ligt to win by one goal to nil.
However, in Europe they have been remarkably better and have competently shared the goals around the team, winning all eight of their matches in the competition this season.
On the injury front, Manuel Neuer remains out with a broken leg, meaning Yann Sommer will continue in goal, while Lucas Hernandez's ACL tear at the World Cup also ended his season.
Sadio Mane's recent return from injury has not provided much excitement, as the Senegalese wide man has started just three of the eight games since his comeback, meaning Kingsley Coman could start on the left instead.
Leon Goretzka was rested for their league game at the weekend and should come back in, meaning Jamal Musiala may move further forward into the supporting trio playing behind the striker.
After spending four years at the Etihad, Leroy Sane will return to his former club for the first time here, but he may have to battle for a starting spot with Gnabry.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup: Sommer; Pavard, De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich, Sane, Musiala, Coman; Muller
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Andrew Delaney
