Bayern Munich - pre match discussion thread

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Sorry if I missed this, but why is Kolarov not at least on the bench?

Probably because we already have Zaba and Lescott on the bench, I imagine Zabaleta will play left back if needed.

With both Richards and Clichy not too far removed from injury, it surprises me we only have one true outside back on the bench. Perhaps that speaks well of Micah and Gael's fitness, however.

 

[Zlatan]

@StuBrennanMEN: Uefa team sheet has Bayern lined up 4-1-4-1, with Muller as the lone striker

Interesting...

How come. Bayern always play with just one striker.

Mandzukic/Muller/Gotze - the only question is which one

 

[Davs 19]

Sorry if I missed this, but why is Kolarov not at least on the bench?

Probably because we already have Zaba and Lescott on the bench, I imagine Zabaleta will play left back if needed.

With both Richards and Clichy not too far removed from injury, it surprises me we only have one true outside back on the bench. Perhaps that speaks well of Micah and Gael's fitness, however.

Eh ?

 

[Tiberius]

Of course we have respect, but don't mistake respect for fear.

I did not mention fear. The bayern team is full of experience and have seen a lot of this types of games but they fully acknowledge that this is not going to be easy.

And with Boateng in their back 4, we know we have a weak link to exploit.....

If there is a weak link, then it's rather Rafinha. Boateng was very good the past 12 months. For sure Germany's best defender these days.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

Good to see Barry on the show tonight.

 

[Blueband Brother]

Of course we have respect, but don't mistake respect for fear.

I did not mention fear. The bayern team is full of experience and have seen a lot of this types of games but they fully acknowledge that this is not going to be easy.

And with Boateng in their back 4, we know we have a weak link to exploit.....

I agree. We have to rough them up a wee bit and apply pressure on their back line with the stout strength and energy of Aguero and the beast mode of Negredo. Co- ordination and movement of our attacking players will do them.

 

[Maldeika]

Muller is definitely more clinical of a striker than Mandzukic lets see if he can possibly win back his starting place...

Normally not - only in away matches and in the CL league... ;)

 

[Chesley Sullenberger]

Confident enough for tonight.

Home form is decent, just wonder how Hart will fuck up tonight.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Probably because we already have Zaba and Lescott on the bench, I imagine Zabaleta will play left back if needed.

With both Richards and Clichy not too far removed from injury, it surprises me we only have one true outside back on the bench. Perhaps that speaks well of Micah and Gael's fitness, however.

Eh ?

Fullback. Left back, right back, as opposed to center back.

 

[mgreenz97]

Probably because we already have Zaba and Lescott on the bench, I imagine Zabaleta will play left back if needed.

With both Richards and Clichy not too far removed from injury, it surprises me we only have one true outside back on the bench. Perhaps that speaks well of Micah and Gael's fitness, however.

Eh ?

glad it wasn't just me bothered by that