For coach Enzo Maresca from Chelsea FC, FC Bayern Munich is anything but an outsider in the Champions League. “Bayern are one of the three or four or five best teams. They are one of the favorites in this competition,” said the 45-year-old Italian before the club world champion’s game on Wednesday (9:00 p.m./DAZN) in Munich. “You can win the competition, that’s my opinion.”
Maresca also explained why the Premier League club striker Nicolas Jackson borrowed to the German football record champion. João Pedro and Liam Delap were signed. “And two strikers are enough,” said Maresca: “I had no problem with Nicolas. He is a super boy, very professional.” He also sent the 24 -year -old attacker a text message, “thanked him and wished for happiness” in Munich.
James: “A strong number nine”
Chelsea captain Reece James said on Tuesday evening in the Allianz Arena that he was “surprised” about the loan of Jackson. “I didn’t expect him to leave us. But he wanted a solution, Chelsea wanted a solution. I can only congratulate Bayern Munich on a strong number nine,” said James, who may have to stop Jackson as a defender on Wednesday evening. “Playing against him would be tough,” said James.