FC Bayern must first perform the SC Paderborn task before being followed by Chelsea in London. Defense needs to be rebuilt.
- FC Bayern has the mandatory task SC Paderborn in front of the chest. However, thoughts are already centered around the Champions League .
- For Hansi Flick , the game in London is leading the way.
- The coach has to rebuild in defense.
Munich - Hansi Flick was a bit maladic when he walked to the podium in the press room on Säbener Strasse on Thursday afternoon. The Bayern coach has been suffering from a cold since last weekend. After the 4-1 victory in Cologne, he had to cancel a TV interview early due to coughing attacks. He was still pale around his nose, his eyes a little glassy.
For Flick, it is of course more important with regard to the upcoming double set against Paderborn (Friday, 8.30pm / DAZN) and Chelsea (Tuesday, 9pm / Sky) that his players are in perfect condition. So much depends on the performance in the Champions League round of 16 against the blues - the coaching question, the team planning, several contract extensions. Even if nobody wants to admit it, the motto these days is: Paderborn in front of your chest, Chelsea in your head!
FC Bayern: Hansi Flick has to rebuild in the defense
"It would be a mistake if we went one step further," said Hansi Flick on Thursday, warning of the motto "Step by Step. Every game stands for itself ”. With regard to his experienced players, the coach is certain that they “do their job as they should”. You have to “be there as a team when it is important. If it were different, they would be in the wrong profession and in the wrong club ”. So much for the official version.
Of course, it is only logical that the tactics for the guest performance in London have long been in the background. The fact that Flick is forced to rebuild the defense doesn't fit into the stuff too well. Because Jerome Boateng and Benjamin Pavard are both suspended in the league on Friday, winter loan Alvaro Odroizola will make his first start as a right-back. "This is his position and he did it very, very well today," said Flick after the recent training impressions.
Lucas Hernandez remains in the starting XI, Boateng is a replacement
It will primarily be about winning and defending Paderborn well. Flick did say "to look closely at how the individual player implements our requirements", because "you can draw attention to yourself in every game, in every training session". However, one can assume that Odriozola will be back on the bench in London .
It is only conceivable that Hernandez remains in the starting XI and Boateng is now the second choice. But that mainly depends on how the French man will continue to work after almost three months of injury.
Chelsea: Destiny game for Flick's future
Speaking of going on: Flick appeared on Thursday as if he was well aware of the impact of the Chelsea games on his head coach future. He let it be known that he confidently faces the negotiations off the square. He denied a deadline in May that was allegedly too late and did not want to talk about external offers. He assumes that the club will make a decision "if he is convinced" . If he is not the right trainer, "my world will not go under either". A victory against the bottom of the table should not finally convince the bosses. But one in London.
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FC Bayern * will play against SC Paderborn with black ribbon. There will be a minute's silence for all Bundesliga clubs.
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