Bayern Munich's early-season rhythm has been disrupted by a surprise 0-0 draw at promoted Schalke 04, a result that ended a 47-game Bundesliga scoring streak dating back to February 2025 and dropped the club to sixth in the table. Vincent Kompany rested Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala from the start, a rotation decision that backfired as Luis Diaz squandered multiple clear chances and replacements Ismael Saibari and Lennart Karl struggled to make an impact. The scoreline exposed a genuine concern: without their first-choice front three, Bayern lack the cutting edge to break down a deep defensive block.

Musiala's situation adds a layer of uncertainty. The 23-year-old made his first appearance of the season as a substitute at Schalke following a neurological condition that caused him to collapse during pre-season, and Bild reports he will be managed carefully with gradual increases in playing time. Meanwhile, Serge Gnabry is close to returning from an Achilles injury picked up in April, which could push Saibari out of the starting eleven after Sky analyst Dietmar Hamann criticised the summer signing as too slow to play wide.

Off the pitch, contract talks with Kane are advancing positively, with sporting director Max Eberl stating there is no reason to delay an extension beyond the striker's current deal, which expires next summer. Bayern host Bodoe/Glimt in the Champions League on Thursday, a fixture that offers an immediate chance to restore confidence before the Bundesliga resumes.