Bayern Munich center-back Jonathan Tah is eager for tonight’s Champions League match against Chelsea, but knows it will be a challenge.
“This is definitely the first tough test. Chelsea is a top team with a clear game plan and a good mix of experienced top players and many young, very brave players who have big potential. We’ll definitely be challenged at the highest level. But we’re used to playing games like this, and ultimately, we play football precisely for these top games. So we’re all really
looking forward to it,” Tah told ransport’s Martin Volkmar (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Tah and center-back mate Dayot Upamecano figure to be test mightily. Will the defensive duo be able to slow down Chelsea’s potent attacking group?
Bayern Munich will square off with Chelsea in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena in what will surely be an electric atmosphere.
Germany’s biggest club will host a traditional English power…what else can you ask for? Let’s stop wasting time and get into this showdown between two of the more dangerous teams in the competition:
- What a crazy way to start the Champions League
- What to watch for with Chelsea — this team is loaded, but also does have a couple of injuries to deal with.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation as Vincent Kompany appears to have settled into his starting XI for big matches.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
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