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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has praised the development of teenage midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and is glad he will miss only Saturday’s Bundesliga home game with Mainz through suspension and not longer. The 19-year-old has burst onto the scene this season, partly due to injuries, and has taken the chance with both hands. The German-Serbian was instrumental in the Champions League last-16 win over Lazio on Tuesday. He will be replaced against Mainz by Austria’s Konrad Laimer, with Germany’s Joshua Kimmich set to remain at right back, such has been Pavlovic’s impact. “You never know whe…

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