Bundesliga Matchday 1: Probable lineups and injury updates

The Bundesliga season is set to begin with several key matchups and squad updates. The opening match features defending champions FC Bayern München hosting VfB Stuttgart. Bayern Munich, led by coach Vincent Kompany, may utilize Nathaniel Brown in a playmaker role, though players like Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala are noted as missing due to training setbacks.

VfB Stuttgart enters the match with new signing Dženan Pejčinović expected to start, despite a significant list of injuries including several players sidelined with thigh and hamstring issues.

Other scheduled fixtures include RB Leipzig facing Borussia Mönchengladbach. Leipzig is expected to field a lineup including players such as Orbán and Raum, while managing absences like Baumgartner and Ouédraogo. Elsewhere, Mainz will take on Paderborn, with Mainz dealing with the absence of Silas due to a broken leg.