For FC Bayern it is against Olympique Lyon to reach the Champions League final. Before that, coach Hansi Flick and Serge Gnabry answered questions from the media – and presented themselves confidently.
On Wednesday (from 9 p.m. in Live ticker at t-online.de) with Olympique Lyon, the last hurdle before the Champions League final awaits FC Bayern. The French have earned the reputation of scare favorites this season. With Juventus Turin and Manchester City, two top-class players in European football have already stumbled upon coach Rudi Garcia’s team.
Now the record champions from Munich are waiting. How Bayern coach Hansi Flick Lyon wants to crack, he explained in a press conference. The most important statements can be found below in the minutes.
++ The press conference in minutes ++
6:18 p.m .: The FCB coach did not reveal any deeper insights. However, it became clear that he was by no means taking Lyon lightly. And a mischievous smile on some questions suggests that he has one or two surprises ready.
6:17 p.m .: … a comparatively short appearance by Flick.
6:17 p.m .: That’s it! Press spokesman Dieter Nickles ends the PK with reference to the training afterwards. A…
????️ “I am very enthusiastic about the team. We have a very good atmosphere and an enormous quality of training. That gives you confidence in the team. I’m relaxed because I know that the team is very focused and has big goals . “#packmas #UCL pic.twitter.com/QfoIfjigYq
– FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayern) August 18, 2020
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6.14 p.m .: When asked about his tricks in the preparation of the game, Flick is extremely cautious, saying: “I’m not a coach who wants to reveal so much about himself.”
6.10 p.m .: Flick sees a recipe for success of the recently so strong Bavarians in the special handling of the team with the Corona crisis: “We have always adjusted to the things that are there.”
6:08 p.m .: The Bayern coach demands a similar level of concentration against Lyon as in the last game: “We have to keep the intensity as high as we did against Barcelona.”
ℹ️ #Flick: “We have analyzed Lyon and we know about their quality. They are good defensively and defend compactly. But they also have a lot of quality in the offensive game. We want to reach the final and we want to beat Lyon for that – knowing that it will not be easy. “#OLFCB pic.twitter.com/o7x0rD7YfN
– FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayern) August 18, 2020
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6:05 p.m .: Regarding Benjamin Pavard, who was injured recently, he said: “Benjamin worked very, very hard, but he’s not an option for the starting XI – but for the squad.”
6:04 p.m .: Now it’s the coach’s turn, takes his place on the podium.
6:03 p.m .: Now those present are waiting for Hansi Flick.
6:02 p.m .: … self-confident but by no means arrogant appearance of the attacker.
6:02 p.m .: That’s it from Serge Gnabry. Because there are no more questions, he leaves the podium. A…
5:56 p.m .: Although he has respect for Lyon, Gnabry sees FCB at a slight advantage, saying: “It looks like we’re the favorites now.”
5:50 p.m .: … Gnabry has big plans, describes the Lyon game as “a step towards the big goal, the title.”
5.49 p.m .: Gnabry does not expect such a walk as against Barcelona. He warns that the game “will not be a sure-fire success”. Yet…
5.47 p.m .: The attacker expects a strong opponent and particularly emphasizes one part of the team: “Lyon are a very good team defensively.”
5.45 p.m .: First Serge Gnabry takes the podium and answers questions from the press.
5.45 p.m .: It starts! The PK begins!
5.40 p.m .: Although Bayern are now the clear favorites against “OL” after the impressive 8-2 win against FC Barcelona, Flick has already said that he “expects a lot of hard work”.
5:35 p.m .: FC Bayern not only have fond memories of Lyon. Almost two decades ago, on March 6, 2001, the Munich team received a 3-0 gossip in the Champions League intermediate round. The then President Franz Beckenbauer then gave a legendary angry speech, describing the team as the “Uwe Seeler traditional team”.
5.30 p.m .: In addition to Bayern coach Flick, attacker Serge Gnabry will also take a seat on the podium today and answer journalists’ questions.
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