"Essen are a very flexible opponent who will pose a demanding challenge with their back five and variety of pressing. We know they're brave at home and can play in an aggressive way and close down the spaces between the lines. We've prepared for that. But it'll be key that we play our game, find the right rhythm and play the ball cleverly into the spaces, being clinical in the final third."
"Essen are usually really compact and keep the spaces tight. They have young, very committed players and have had a visible boost of late with the change of coach. We know they'll fight against us with all they've got. The key thing is that we play our game and play with full conviction."
FC Bayern Women face Essen on Friday evening at Stadion an der Hafenstraße for Matchday 21 of the Google Pixel Bundesliga. Bayern arrive in strong form following a 3-0 away victory at Köln, with Pernille Harder scoring twice and Linda Dallmann adding a third goal. Essen currently sit 13th in the table with 12 points from 20 games after suffering a 4-0 defeat to Hoffenheim. However, Essen recently upset Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup quarter-finals. Bayern hold a commanding historical record against Essen, winning 32 of 43 Bundesliga meetings. Bayern's coaching staff emphasizes the need to maintain their rhythm and play clinically against Essen's compact defensive setup and aggressive pressing style.
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