Bayern s third choice keeper Urbig to make Bundesliga debut says Kompany

Bayern Munich third-choice goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will make his Bundesliga debut on Saturday with Manuel Neuer and Daniel Peretz injured, coach Vincent Kompany said ahead of VfL Bochums visit.

Neuer tore his calf muscle celebrating a goal in Wednesdays 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions Leagues last 16. He was replaced by 21-year-old Urbig, who made his Bayern debut.

Back-up keeper Peretz remains unavailable after suffering a kidney contusion in training in January.

I assume Manuel will need time until the international break to recover but we dont know, it could take longer. Were pleased theres a break coming up. I think thatll help us, Kompany told reporters on Friday.

I dont want to put any great pressure on Jonas. Hes done everything right so far in training and in the match. That should give him confidence ... hes 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.

Bayern have an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga while 16th-placed Bochum are currently in the relegation playoff spot. But Kompany said a busy fixture list added to Bayerns challenge, with the team playing its third game within a week.

We want to be fresh for every game. Its not a choice, but a necessity ... its about rotation and freshness, he said.

Kompany, whose Burnley side were relegated from the Premier League last term, said he did not underestimate Bochum.

I was in a relegation battle last season, I know how a club in a relegation battle experiences preparation in a week like this, he said.

You dont go into a game as a small team to see how good Bayern might be. Youre focused on every corner, every duel,