Bayern´s third-choice keeper Urbig to make Bundesliga debut

Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Bayern Munich’s third-choice goalkeeper, Jonas Urbig, is in line to make his Bundesliga debut against Bochum on Saturday.

Urbig replaced Manuel Neuer in the 58th minute of Bayern’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League round of 16 first leg clash in midweek.

The Bayern captain tore his calf muscle after celebrating Jamal Musiala’s goal that put Kompany’s side 2-0 up in the game.

Daniel Peretz, normally Neuer’s back-up in between the sticks, is also sidelined after suffering a kidney contusion in training back in January.

“I assume Manuel will need time until the international break to recover, but we don’t know. It could take longer,” Kompany told reporters on Friday.

“We’re pleased there’s a break coming up. I think that’ll help us. I don’t want to put any great pressure on Jonas.

“He’s done everything right so far in training and in the matches. That should give him confidence … he’s got talent and our trust.”

Former Cologne player Urbig joined Bayern in January on a four-and-a-half-year contract after loan spells at Jahn Regensburg and Greuther Fuerth.