15-year-old trains with Bayern’s first team ahead of Bremen clash

15-year-old Bayern prospect Filip Pavic has been training with the first team ahead of their Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen on Friday.

Bild reports that an unfamiliar face has appeared for training at Säbener Straße this week.

According to the German tabloid, 15-year-old Filip Pavic has joined the senior team sessions on multiple days this week.

Widely regarded as one of the brightest talents at Bayern’s academy, Pavic is a centre-back for the U17 team and captains Germany’s U16 national team.

One possible reason for his inclusion is that Kim Minjae has been dealing with a calf problem and remains a doubt for Friday’s game.

The South Korean international is expected to make the squad, but if not, Pavic could potentially be called upon as cover.

While a debut against Werder seems highly unlikely, training with the senior squad marks an important milestone for Pavic and a clear sign of his progress.