Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said he will not give Villarreal the time to find their rhythm ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League game at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarians would be hoping to reach the last four for the ninth time in the last 13 years but have to defeat Villarreal first.
Alright the home goal does not count again, but Bayern Munich have to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg last week Wednesday.
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Speaking alongside team captain Manuel Neuer, Nagelsmann said they are ready to deliver.
“We can’t give Villarreal the time they need to find their rhythm.
“We need to be more unpleasant to play against. However, we shouldn’t spend too much time talking about it, and instead need to make sure we deliver on Tuesday.
“We want to deliver and we have to raise our full intensity including in possession.
“We have to increase the tempo of the game with quick and aggressive moves.
” It’s a game that players love.
“There’s a lot at stake and you have to invest a lot as well.
“It’s well known that diamonds are created from pressure. Perhaps we’ll produce a brilliant game on Tuesday.”
“The leaders in our team and everyone else need to know that we have a responsibility to uphold and that we all want to advance.
” There’s a lot at stake, which is why we also have to give it everything.”
He however confirmed that some players would not be in action due to injuries
“Süle is ill, and will be out for another four days. He has Influenza A, which is very bitter news for him and us.
“He won’t be available. The same goes for
“The same goes for Corentin Tolisso, Choupo-Moting and Bouna Sarr.
“Everyone else is fit.”
Team captain Neuer said they have character and will not take the game as a joke.
“We have character in the team that has great ambition and desire.
“It’s no joke for us if we have a game like we did at Villarreal.
“We are at home and we’re ready to go.”