"When Bayern Munich played Paris Saint-Germain they really wanted to show the world they had what it takes in order to be taken seriously in the Champions League. I had the same feeling when Arsenal played Bayern because Bayern had beaten Arsenal quite a few times over the past few years. If Arsenal beat Bayern, everybody will take them seriously and I think they invested an awful lot into their game against Bayern,"
"Kompany is correct. Titles are won in March, April and May. You want your best players fit for then. The Champions League has now started up again. We will know come Wednesday or Thursday who is getting into the top eight and who is going through into the playoffs. Kai Havertz is out again. I don't think he's been available for most of the season but they haven't really got too many other injuries and that's the thing with Arsenal."
Didi Hamann agrees that top teams structure the season to peak in March, April and May and prioritize player fitness for that decisive period. Bayern Munich lost to FC Augsburg but aimed to prove Champions League credentials against Paris Saint-Germain and treated the Arsenal match as a statement. Arsenal invested heavily in the Bayern game and currently face relatively few injuries aside from Kai Havertz, who has been largely unavailable. Kompany has increased squad rotation to keep key players rested and healthy for the stretch run. The Champions League restart will reveal which teams reach the top eight and playoffs. Bavarian Podcast Works episodes are available on Acast, Spotify, Apple and other major distributors.
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