Like PSG, Bayern Munich will have to deal with players who are not 100% to face the capital club.
Condemned to the exploit, the PSG does not approach its return match in the best conditions. Consequence in particular of the doubts which weigh on the Parisian defense. And not only because of the irregularity of Gianluigi Donnarumma or the shortcomings displayed by his defenders. The rearguard of the French champions was not spared from injury either. While Presnel Kimpembe is on the flank for many months, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi and Nordi Mukiele, if they have all been declared fit, have recently visited the infirmary and do not approach the meeting at 100%.
But some Bayern players expected to start the match also seem diminished when it comes to facing PSG. This is particularly the case of young Josip Stanisic, embarrassed by a pain in the thigh after Saturday’s match against Stuttgart and who could not train on Monday. The Croatian was certainly able to participate in the last session before the clash on Tuesday, but he does not approach his duel with Kylian Mbappé in the best conditions. And this while the native of Munich, who had done very well against the Bondynois, last June, during France-Croatia, is particularly expected. Notably by Julian Nagelsmann.
But Josip Stanisic is not the only holder to appear somewhat diminished. The same is true of Eric Choupo-Moting. The Cameroonian international was indeed sick in recent days and also had to skip Monday’s training session. He will nevertheless have to hold his place at the forefront of the attack, Sadio Mané still being considered too fair to start such a meeting against PSG. “He’s recovering more and more but I don’t think he’ll start, said Julian Nagelsmann at a press conference. But we are happy to see him back. »
