Arsenal will face Bayern in this round of Champions League focus match. German gunner Lehmann was interviewed today and talked about related topics.
——What is Bayern’s biggest advantage?
For very good teams, people would say they have no obvious weaknesses. Bayern's players appear to be in better physical condition than their Bundesliga counterparts. It hasn't felt like this in the last few years.
This could become a problem for other German teams if they are not used to maintaining such a high tempo in important games. I had a similar impression during my first year at Arsenal. We are always full of energy.
- Where do you think the weaknesses are?
Last year, people had the impression that they didn't know how to defend against very good teams. They have improved on this. How much has improved, we will see in the big games of the Champions League. Bayern also added defender Jonathan Tower in the summer. And considering the players they already have on their current roster, I feel like they're getting stronger.
- Let's talk about attack: New winger Luis Dias will miss the game against Arsenal
I think he was already very good at Liverpool. Now I like him very much too.
As for Sane, in the past few years, people were never sure whether he was at full strength. I think he's a great player. But there must be a reason why Bayern is willing to let him go.
Dias has the fighting spirit of South American players, which I like very much. If a player who scored two goals against PSG - the current Champions League champions - is absent, it would certainly be a weakening of the side.
-Bayern's attack is currently very smooth, especially forward star Harry Kane. How fearful is Arsenal of him?
Bayern has many players who can score goals, which is an advantage. I believe the mutual respect between Harry Kane and the Arsenal defender is equal. This is a high-level matchup. But Arsenal currently have the best defense in the world. Scoring won't be easy for Kane.
- Arsenal and Bayern have both won all four of their Champions League games. The second place in the Champions League faces the first place. What kind of game are you looking forward to?
Two of the best teams in the world currently meet. Both teams are currently in peak form. I will be there to watch. For me, it's interesting to see how both teams perform at different stages of the game. I expect it to be a very close game.
- Will Arsenal beat Bayern?
Bayern performed very well in the away game against Paris. But if they want to put the same pressure on Arsenal, the London side will play a little differently. This will be an interesting part of the game. For Arsenal it's a home game so I expect them to have a slight advantage.
——Arsenal has lost 4 of the past 5 games against Bayern
At that time, Arsenal's game against Bayern would always turn into a disaster.