Brazil forward Neymar said he is not fully fit to play in the two opening rounds of World Cup qualifying due to the right ankle injury that has sidelined him since February.
Are they playing badly, or are their opponents just playing worse? Whatever it is, Bayern Munich could well stumble to winning both the Bundesliga and Champions League this season.
Chelsea continued their fine recent form with a 3-1 win over Kazakh side FC Astana despite Enzo Maresca ringing the changes for the UEFA Conference League clash.