Robert Lewandowski due to an injury to the collateral ligaments in the knee will be one of the biggest absent first quarter-final matches Champions League. On Wednesday (21:00), the defending Bayern trophy will face PSG at home, which is hoping to finally win the coveted trophy. – Loss Lewandowski changes the situation dramatically. Now I can see 50/50 odds. It would have been two tied matches anyway, but now Bayern have a big problem. Left’s injury is really bad news for them – admits in an interview with “Kicker” Bixente Lizarazu, the legendary world and European champion with the French national team and a longtime football player Bayern Munich.
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Lewandowski’s injury. How big is Bayern’s problem?
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“There is no one as dangerous in the penalty area as Lewandowski”
Bixente Lizarazu adds that Robert Lewandowski cannot be replaced. – Although there are other good strikers in Bayern’s squad, there is no one as dangerous in the penalty area as Lewandowski. Bayern will have to think differently on the offensive. If I consider Sane, Gnabry and Coman, I don’t see a real “9” in them. They move well in the front, constantly swap positions – each of them can spend a few minutes inside. It is also an opportunity for Bayern and a threat to PSG – says the world champion from 1998.
Lizarazu believes that due to the absence of Lewandowski, the team from Munich may paradoxically surprise their rival. – Defense PSG will have to adapt to a flexible play style. Kimpembe likes to have a real “9” against him, for example. So a lineup that is currently unknown to PSG could have a positive effect on Bayern, he underlines.
What, in his opinion, will determine the victory? – In such cup matches everything depends on individuality (Neymar, Mbappe, Gnabry, Mueller, Sane, Coman) and their skills. In addition, there is an attitude and proper preparation for 90 minutes, tactics and control over emotions – he adds.
Five-time winner Bundesliga also indicates the favorite with Bayern. Bayern have been the favorite since the start of the tournament as they won the Champions League last season and still have a very strong team. He also has more experience than PSG, he is more used to playing at the highest international level, says Lizarazu.
In Wednesday’s second game, FC Porto will take Chelsea London. And on Tuesday, the first two matches: Real Madrid – Liverpool and Manchester City – Borussia Dortmund.
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