FC Bayern: The expected line-up against Viktoria Pilsen
Bayern head coach Julian Nagelsmann cheers on his team
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FC Bayern Munich has Viktoria Pilsen as a guest in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Julian Nagelsmann could field this starting eleven against the Czech champions.
For FC Bayern Munich, the third Champions League group game is scheduled for early Tuesday evening (kick-off 6:45 p.m.). With Viktoria Pilsen, the underdog of Group C is a guest in the Allianz Arena. Not only Thomas Müller and Joshua Kimmich are absent from the duel with the Czech champions.
After the victories against Inter Milan and Barcelona (each 2-0), Bayern want to take the next step towards the knockout phase on Tuesday evening. “We still have to score points and we want that,” emphasized Julian Nagelsmann at the media round on Monday afternoon. “It’s extremely important for the Champions League to win the game against Pilsen and also to keep the rhythm for the game against Dortmund,” continued the head coach.
The Bayern coach wants to go back to his recent performance against Viktoria Pilsen Bayer 04 Leverkusen connect. Last Friday, the German record champion sat down beat the Werkself 4-0. “The win against Leverkusen was important, the team did very well,” praised the native of Landsberg.
Nagelsmann expects the guests from the Czech Republic to defend deeply and play on the counterattack. “They have two physically strong target players up front. They work a lot with early crosses, it’s a similar idea to Augsburg attacking,” explained the 35-year-old. This is not always easy to defend. “We’re trying to achieve our best performance for the Champions League, but of course also for the upcoming Bundesliga tasks,” said the trainer.
Müller & Kimmich symptom-free
Nagelsmann will have to do without Lucas Hernandez (torn muscle bundle in the adductor area), Bouna Sarr (knee surgery), Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich (both tested positive for the corona virus) and Kingsley Coman, who has returned to training after surviving a torn muscle fiber, on Tuesday evening. for the third group game, however, is not yet an option.
With Müller and Kimmich, Nagelsmann hopes that the two internationals will face each other next weekend Borussia Dortmund will be part of the party again. “Josh and Thomas are both asymptomatic. They paw their hooves and have no complaints, feel good and would like to train,” said the 35-year-old. “If the tests go well on Friday, they are candidates for Dortmund. But that depends on the investigations.”
Due to the two absences, “we have to rotate a bit, but we won’t change seven players,” said the Bayern coach. There are several ways to control the load. “Early substitutions or starting XI changes. You’ll see tomorrow what I decide,” said the trainer.
Meanwhile reports the picture from Nagelsmann betting on Mathys Tel instead of Leroy Sane against Viktoria Pilsen. In addition, Leon Goretzka should start alongside Ryan Gravenberch.
The expected Bayern line-up against Viktoria Pilsen
TW: Manuel Neuer – As usual, the goal of the record champions is guarded by the captain.
RV: Benjamin Pavard – Should the France international be given a break, Noussair Mazraoui is available as an alternative
IV: Dayot Upamecano – No changes are expected in central defence. The ex-Leipziger starts half-right again.
IV: Matthijs de Ligt – The new signing from Juventus begins on the left.
LV: Alphonso Davies – The Canada international is unlikely to be given a break.
ZM: Ryan Gravenberch – Nagelsmann has three options for the two places in central midfield. It is conceivable that the Dutchman will be given preference on Tuesday evening and Leon Goretzka will start in the top game against Dortmund.
ZM: Leon Goretzka – The German national player should take on the somewhat more defensive part.
RA: Leroy Sané – The international scored the first goal in the 4-0 win against Leverkusen.
OM: Jamal Musiala – The recently outstanding youngster is expected to be in the tenth position.
LA: Mathys Tel – Mathys Tel can probably play against Viktoria Pilsen from the start.
MS: Serge Gnabry – In addition to the national player, Mathys Tel is also an option for the center of attack.
FC Bayern vs. Viktoria Pilsen: Expected game system
In addition to the 4-2-3-1 basic order, a game system with a double lead (4-2-2-2) is also conceivable.
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