"I've already watched probably 40 games of Chelsea last season. They're an interesting team to obverse. But I don't think there's a lot of mystery around them, and I know the coach very well. I'll quickly see tomorrow whether we've done our homework. But the most important thing is that the players feel good, not that I feel good. That applies to Enzo Maresca's team, too, of course,"
"If we win six games, we'll be in the top eight. Four wins are enough for the play-offs. This phase is very interesting. There's a lot of drama in the new format, I think the fans like it. What's still difficult is that every team has different opponents. Our path is tough with Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG, but we want to get into the top eight,"
"You have to get through the knockout phase first, then anything's possible. We had nine injured players in the last game against Inter and still performed well. With PSG, for example, everyone was fit in the knockout phase. We didn't have that luxury. Obviously we hope for a fit squad so that we always have the best players available."
Bayern have analyzed Chelsea extensively, viewing them as interesting but not mysterious and noting familiarity with the opposing coach. The priority is player wellbeing and readiness rather than individual coaching preference, a stance applied equally against Enzo Maresca's team. Six wins would secure a top-eight finish while four wins would reach the play-offs under the new dramatic format that gives teams different opponents and uneven paths. Bayern faces a difficult route including Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG. Previous matches included nine injured players against Inter, so squad fitness and availability remain crucial, and lineup details are being withheld.
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