Thomas Tuchel named two Arsenal players who could prove to be dangerous for Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Bayern Munich boss identified two Arsenal players who are capable of posing maximum threat to his side in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg last week, the Gunners are set to face the Bundesliga giants at Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
WHAT THOMAS TUCHEL SAID
Speaking to reporters ahead of the game, the German coach said, “I think with Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard they always attack on the right, at least the beginning of an attack. They try to create an overlap there to get through or to switch sides. We didn’t learn anything new from the league game on Sunday [when Arsenal lost to Aston Villa].
“It’s all very flexible, the transitions are very fluid. Most of the time everything happens, they’re not a team that commits to one formation. You can recognise a lot of automatic, but also free-running moves.”
He added: “We played very attentively in the first leg. They play a very attractive style. They play at the highest level. We did well in the first leg, but it’s only half-time. We need everything again and hope that the home game will be the deciding factor.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Odegaard was forced to leave the pitch during the club’s 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa during the weekend due to a leg injury. However, Metro reported that the captain was seen on the training pitch on Tuesday and is expected to start against the Bavarian club.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?
After meeting Tuchel’s side in Europe, Mikel Arteta’s men will be next seen in action in the Premier League on Sunday as they take on Wolves in a vital encounter.
