As of: February 14, 2024, 8:44 p.m
By: Alexander Kaindl
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FC Bayern Munich is challenged in the Champions League after the Leverkusen embarrassment.
The votes for the first leg of the round of 16 at Lazio Rome.
Rome – FC Bayern Munich will meet Lazio Rome on Valentine’s Day (here in the live ticker).
The mood after Leverkusen's slap against the German record champions wasn't really romantic - now the first leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League should provide more enthusiasm.
We summarize the voices surrounding the game here.
Christoph Freund (sports director FC Bayern Munich) before the game on DAZN about ...
... coping with the Leverkusen bankruptcy: “Of course you talk to one or the other.
That was a big disappointment on Saturday that we didn't expect.
The manner was just bad.
It was really a big disappointment what you can't get rid of in one night.
And of course, we've been talking about it the last few days.
But it's good now that things are moving on again.
The eighth final of the Champions League is a special game, an important game.
And I am convinced that we will see a different Bayern team today.”
Thomas Tuchel (coach FC Bayern Munich) before the game on DAZN about ...
... the Leverkusen bankruptcy and the upcoming performance in Rome: “Yes, I hope that they play without a backpack, that's clear.
So, we didn't get what we wanted to do against Leverkusen on the pitch.
Now it's time to show that today.
This is of course a very emotional name, a very emotional game, a super emotional audience.
And Lazio will make the most of the underdog role, which they are of course happy to accept.
And yes, still, that's why you do the whole thing, so that after a league game you have a game in the Champions League.
So, we’re really looking forward to it.”
... the interview with Thomas Müller: “I have no worries when Thomas goes to the microphone.
So if anyone has the right to express their opinion, then Thomas is certainly at the forefront.
Everything okay.
The most important thing to me is what is said in training.
Normally, everything I say here, the team knows directly from me.
And it should stay that way.”
... the lack of “gambling” against Leverkusen: “Gambling obviously also has something to do with trust.
And with a preliminary orientation and with self-confidence that you naturally see the gaps and offer yourself in the gaps and also play on the gaps.
And not always just around the block.
We definitely didn't play diagonally enough.
We certainly didn't play forward enough.
We certainly didn't play through the streets enough.
This doesn't just accompany us in the game against Leverkusen.
This accompanies us as a whole.
And yes, there is a discrepancy between training and games.
We’re trying to do better.”
...the opponent: “We expect a mix of 4-3-3 and 4-1-4-1.
So 4-3-3, usually very narrow against the ball and then very wide with the ball. And then two very mobile eights and tens who run a lot and also act as wall players.
So typical Sarri.
There are always one or two that can be played via the triangle.
And then a lot is left out in the open.
And usually the six is always, always, always sought.
That's the key for us.
Definitely getting the six in the three-man midfield.
That will be the task for Harry and Thomas.
Then it’s very strong and of course completely emotional from the audience.”
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... the line-up: “We usually do what we think is good and important for the team.
Thomas behaves extremely well, regardless of whether he starts or doesn't start.
It's sensational how he behaves and how he works in the team.
With Joshua, we decided that he would come off the bench in the last game because the first training session after the shoulder injury was a bit painful, the second one went well, the third one was good.
And then the game was over.
Alex Pavlovic and Leon did very well.
That's why we allowed ourselves the luxury of him finishing the game for us.
And today he’s back, there wasn’t much doubt.”
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