BERLIN, Apr 03 (V7N) — Bayern Munich faces a defensive crisis ahead of their crucial Bundesliga clash against Augsburg on Friday. With seven games remaining, Bayern holds a six-point lead over Bayer Leverkusen but is dealing with injuries to key players, including Hiroki Ito, Alphonso Davies, and Dayot Upamecano, all ruled out for the rest of the season.

Despite the setbacks, star striker Harry Kane remains confident in the squad’s depth. "Three defenders down in five days... it's brutal," Kane said. "But we've dealt with injuries before, and there's no time to stop now." Bayern will need to regroup quickly against an Augsburg side that has not lost in 11 league matches and boasts the best defensive record in Europe's top five leagues in 2025, conceding only four goals.

Meanwhile, title rivals Leverkusen are looking to bounce back from a shock German Cup semi-final exit to third-tier Arminia Bielefeld. Coach Xabi Alonso emphasized the importance of staying focused, saying, "We have to give everything in the Bundesliga now." Leverkusen plays Heidenheim on Saturday, hoping to close the gap on Bayern.

Bayern’s trip to Augsburg is the standout fixture of the weekend, with Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund also in action. With injuries piling up, Bayern must find a way to overcome adversity and maintain their lead at the top.

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