Bayern Munich – 13-02-2023 23:28
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Julian Nagelsmann, coach of Bayern Munich, designed tomorrow’s game with PSG, at the Princes Park, this Monday.
He was first asked how to stop Messi if the Argentine plays. «It has to do with collective performance and we have to prevent him from receiving the minimum game. Not just him, but also Mbappé and a few other attacking players. They have a lot of big names and it’s hard to focus on all of them, but we don’t want to make ourselves too small. Stopping our players will also have to be a problem for them…”
On the question of whether Mbappé will play or not, as well as Messi, both of whom may not be 100% fit if they are used. ′′ If they play, it’s because they’re a hundred percent. Messi has a lot of experience and knows how to assess his condition. Mbappé hasn’t been training, he’s just started to do it. I’m not PSG’s coach and I don’t make the decisions, but I assume he’s going to play, I’m going to prepare the game with him in charge, even though I foresee all the scenarios. On the field they are players who can cause damage to any team in the world and we have to be prepared», he stressed.
And further ahead clarified: ′′ I didn’t say I’m sure Mbappé plays, I said I have to prepare for the scenario of him playing, either at the beginning or in the second half. Of course, it’s not the same whether he plays or not, it creates nuances, but we’re not going to change the whole game plan for that. But it is my responsibility to anticipate all scenarios.”
About PSG’s less good period. ′′ The Champions League is very different from the championship and the Cup. It’s a 50/50 tie and we have to be brave, starting away from home. My team is hungry and I believe in a ‘top’ performance. All the big clubs want to win the Champions League, it’s important for the club and for me, it’s one of my dreams and I hope to achieve it. Of course, the assessment of the season depends a lot on what we do in the Champions League », he said.
