Hansi Flick speaks to the press before FC Bayern's first ghost game at Union Berlin. How does the FCB coach prepare their team for this? The PK in the live ticker.
- The corona virus * continues to spread.
- FC Bayern's game at Union Berlin takes place as a ghost game.
- The PK at 12.30 p.m. with FCB coach Hansi Flick * on this game in the live ticker.
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Munich - Despite its great history, FC Bayern * is set to make a debut next weekend. For the first time in the history of FC Bayern , Munich are playing a ghost game * - meaning a game without spectators.
Press conference with Hansi Flick: Coronavirus - Union Berlin against FC Bayern without spectators
In order to interrupt the infection chains of the coronavirus *, the entire 26th matchday takes place to the exclusion of the fans. Although there had been different opinions over the course of the week, in the end Union Berlin also had to bow to the recommendation of the health authority and forego the audience revenue.
Bayern-PK: How do you prepare for a ghost game, Mr. Flick?
FC Bayern , on the other hand, only has fan support. Many have the impression that the games without spectators actually seem a bit peculiar and seem to be harder to get going. How are the professionals preparing for this now? Will Hansi Flick * approach preparation for the ghost game differently than usual? The Bayern coach * will hopefully tell you at the PK.
FC Bayern take special measures for press conference before game against Union Berlin
Even the press round itself has a special sign on Friday (beginning at 12.30) . FC Bayern announced on Thursday that the current development regarding the spread of the coronavirus requires all "special measures" . Therefore, the association only allows a limited number of media representatives to attend the press conference. The record champion * wants to minimize the risk of infection , but does not want to prevent neutral reporting and allows one journalist per sheet.
Bayern: a return to the squad? Youngster back in the starting lineup?
In purely sporting terms, there are significantly fewer question marks before the game against the promoted team. Union Berlin presented itself several times as a strong team at home, but the league leader is of course a clear favorite in the duel at the old forester.
Personnel questions remain. How are Robert Lewandowski * and Niklas Süle doing ? The German international trained at least on the ball during the week.
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- Niklas Süle (@NiklasSuele) March 7, 2020Can Ivan Perisic strengthen the squad * again? And will youngster Joshua Zirkzee get his next Bundesliga appearance?
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