Tuchel: “It’s a gift for me to be in the quarter-finals, we’re ready for a high-level match with City”

After “2 out of 2” in the league (victories against Dortmund and Freiburg) and elimination in the DFB-Pokal (through Freiburg in the quarter-finals), Thomas Tuchel is now ready to endure the baptism of fire in Europe with Bayern Bayern’s countdown to the first game the “8” of the Champions League against Manchester City (4.11., 10:00 p.m., COSMOTE SPORT 2 HD, LIVE from Sportish).

The Citizens will no doubt have fond memories of Tuchel after he won the Champions League against them as Chelsea manager in 2021. The Germany boss declared himself ready and eager to take on Guardiola on Tuesday night.

“It’s obvious what we expect from City. They’ve been at the top for six or seven years, they play very attacking football at a high level.

We are prepared for a very high level game, perhaps the highest level that European football can currently offer.

Of course I’m motivated and I’m looking for the win, it’s a great gift to be in the quarter-finals, I really appreciate it and I want to do my best, I don’t need any other motivation.

Apotheosis for Guardiola and Haaland by Tuchel

We’ve analyzed City over the past few weeks and we think we know what’s coming. We will try not to allow them to intrude.” stressed the former coach of Dortmund, Paris and Chelsea, adding:

“Guardiola gives his teams a certain style, what he does is unique and we will try to find the resistance to get a good result.

In attack, putting Gnabry in a false nine role isn’t wrong, as Miller plays better around a forward, while Mane can play with pace on the wings

Haaland has impressive numbers and is hungry for goals, to stop him will require the cooperation of several players, we have to stop him by playing as a team. I’m happy that Cancelo is playing for us, I know his quality.

He can also play an important role in a game like the one against City on Tuesday night. I hope he’s not overly motivated so it doesn’t cause him extra stress.”