Anything but a win in the Champions League game at Viktoria Pilsen would be a disappointment for FC Bayern Munich. Both coach Julian Nagelsmann and Leon Goretzka have no doubts about that.
“It’s an important game,” said Goretzka in the press conference before the Pilsen game (Wednesday, 9 p.m./Live radio report on BR24 Sport). I don’t think it has that much to do with our situation in the Bundesliga. So far it’s gone very well in the Champions League – nine points from three games – we want to build on that and then go home with twelve points.”
Nagelsmann: Internally, an important game for us
For that to work, his team must not underestimate Viktoria Pilsen. The fact that his line-up is predictable for the opponent because of the many injuries “is not the problem for me”.
He continued: “What makes me optimistic: With twelve points, we are in a good position to reach the knockout phase. Point two: A comfortable Champions League group phase situation gives us the necessary calm and also the necessary focus that we need for Urgently believe on Sunday. This is an extremely important game in the Bundesliga (against second-placed SC Freiburg, ed.) for us – in terms of the table, but also in terms of atmosphere. Internally, it’s an important game that we simply believe in and achieve good results So it’s up to us to maintain this haven of peace in the Champions League, which we have with the good results.”
No headaches because of Ulreich: “It’s been number two for a long time”
Sven Ulreich will replace the injured regular keeper Manuel Neuer. Not a big deal for Nagelsmann: “Sven has a lot of experience and has been number two for a few days. You get used to it. He is also well prepared so that he can play well.”
With Neuer you have to see how his condition develops. At the moment it is not certain that the national goalkeeper will be fit again by Sunday.
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Source: BR24 Sport 11.10.2022 – 7:54 p.m
