Bayern face defensive conundrum forward of PSG conflict subsequent week

Currently their finest keeper, the in-form Benjamin Pavard, was suspended for the next week’s spherical of 16 match towards the French aspect following his purple card within the first leg in Paris, which Bayern gained 1–0. Had gained.

His alternative subsequent week will probably be teammate France worldwide Dayot Upamecano, who returned from his one-match league suspension final week.

Nagelsmann stated he might use Upamecano on Saturday towards Stuttgart, regardless of Pavard’s present type, to offer him match apply forward of Wednesday.

Asked about who will play towards Stuttgart, Nagelsmann advised a information convention on Friday: “It is a decision we will make tomorrow.”

“Obviously Benji is in great form and we want to go and win the league game against Stuttgart. Looking at it in isolation he has to play… but there’s the issue of his suspension for Wednesday.”

The Bavarians’ rocky begin has seen their Bundesliga lead evaporate and they’re at present solely forward of second-placed Borussia Dortmund on purpose distinction, who even have 46 factors.

“Benji will understand it if he does not play (on Saturday) with the required rhythm (also for Wednesday), but on the other hand it is mainly about winning Bundesliga games,” the coach stated.

Bayern go into Wednesday’s Champions League conflict with their 1-0 benefit, however whereas PSG striker Kylian Mbappe performed solely a substitute position as a result of a minor damage, he’ll play within the return leg.

“For Wednesday we’d like a special answer (than Pavard) which could possibly be the identify of Upamecano. His tempo and energy will assist towards Mbappe,” Nagelsmann stated.

“Apart from Alphonso (Davies) he’s the one participant who can sustain with that tempo. Maybe not full time however he’s a really fast participant. It’s an attention-grabbing concept…and now we have to determine.”