Major goalkeeper crisis! Bayern may have to field a 16-year-old debutant against Atalanta due to injuries

Munich’s Bayern are facing an unprecedented goalkeeper crisis on the eve of their crucial showdown with Atalanta.

Details: According to FCBinside.com, the club’s injury list has grown even longer, with experienced keeper Sven Ulreich the latest to be sidelined. The medical staff are doing everything possible to get him fit, but his chances of featuring in the match are rated as extremely slim.

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The situation is further complicated by the fact that the status of their second-choice keeper, Jonas Urbig, also remains highly uncertain. His return to action for the clash with the Bergamo side is a race against time with an unpredictable outcome.

Reports suggest that if neither Ulreich nor Urbig manage to recover, Vincent Kompany will be faced with a drastic decision. In that scenario, Bayern could be forced to hand the gloves to 16-year-old Leonard Prescott for their Champions League (or decisive) fixture—a potential senior debut for the youngster.

It’s worth noting that the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Italian outfit Atalanta is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 21:00 Central European Time.

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