"Bayern Munich fans lament the fact that Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies will be missing for the Arsenal game. Watching the way they dismantled Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur, it is easy to see why the Canadian could have been the key to keeping things tidy at the back. While none of Arsenal's goals came from their wide players directly - Bukayo Saka had a relatively quiet game, and Jurriën Timber 'only' had an assist - the way they stretched the Spurs defense with their width was the difference maker in the end."
"This opened up a gap right in front of the defense, which Eberechi Eze took full advantage of by scoring a hat trick. The left flank of Bayern Munich is probably its weakest link. Without Davies and with Ito still just returning from injury, Kompany will either have to play Josip Stanisic or Konrad Laimer out of position. Compounding the issue is the loss of Luis Diaz to a red card suspension - his terrier-like tenacity at the back will be sorely missed."
"Maybe it was just a quirk of the broadcast, but the Emirates stadium felt LOUD in the game against Spurs. If they bring that same energy to a Champions League night, the pressure on Bayern Munich will be enormous. Still, when Richarlison scored from well outside the box, it took the wind out of their sails. Arsenal were still 3-1 up and cruising at that point, but the stadium became so quiet you could even hear the Spurs fans sing on the broadcast."
Bayern Munich will be without Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies for the Arsenal match. Arsenal stretched Tottenham's defense with wide play, creating a central gap that allowed Eberechi Eze to score a hat trick. The Bayern left flank is weakened without Davies and with Ito still returning from injury, forcing Kompany to consider playing Josip Stanisic or Konrad Laimer out of position. The suspension of Luis Diaz further reduces defensive tenacity on the flank. Maintaining positional shape will be crucial for Bayern to prevent Arsenal's wide players from opening dangerous gaps. A loud Emirates crowd could amplify pressure on Bayern during the Champions League fixture.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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