Coach Julian Nagelsmann from FC Bayern Munich relies on team spirit in the Champions League showdown against the star ensemble from Paris Saint-Germain. “If we rob them of their desire, then there will be many situations where we are simply very strong in the community, where we can also hurt PSG in the community,” said Nagelsmann in a Monday evening on the website interview published by the club: “I think the boys will throw everything in.”
Nagelsmann expects a more offensive opponent in the round of 16 second leg on Wednesday (9 p.m. / DAZN) at home in the Allianz Arena compared to the first leg (1-0). “I’m assuming that they will put more pressure on them, especially in the early stages,” said the 35-year-old – also because superstar Kylian Mbappé will appear from the start this time. “That’s why I assume that it will be much more offensive than in the first leg.” World Cup top scorer Mbappé was only substituted on in the second half after surviving an injury.
He couldn’t see a big difference in quality between the two squads, said Nagelsmann. The teams were “on the same level in many positions”. The Bayern coach added: “PSG have one or two top stars on top – we have exactly the same.”
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