Tuchel returned to England a few months after his Chelsea sacking, but he doesn’t want to talk about that episode. He has enough to prepare for the draw against City: “A gift of life,” he assured at the start of the first clash at the Etihad, promising intense emotions. The German does not believe that winning the Champions League against Guardiola two years ago will benefit him in any particular way, but he says that he is clear that Bayern will go all out.
Haaland: “His numbers are extraordinary. He has a fierce hunger for competition. However, City is more than Haaland. Only with a collective effort can this be stopped. Guardiola is missing a player like him and now he has a different profile on the pitch. It will not be easy to counter him.”
His relationship with Guardiola: “He was kind enough to receive me. I studied his Barcelona a lot and he shared his ideas with me, for which I am grateful. We have a lot of respect for each other. We always talk professionally.”
City style: “Nothing to do with PSG. This is a different tie. I know we will suffer but we also have to take advantage of our moments. We are up against one of the best teams in the world right now. I don’t care if they consider us undercovers of this crossing”.
The 2021 Champions League: “Maybe my players believed more in what I was telling them after the win in Porto. However, trust has to be earned every day, especially when you suddenly walk into a locker room. I didn’t mention that final because it was more I chose to focus exclusively on tomorrow’s game. I wish I had more time to prepare everything, but it was not possible”.
The game system: “I won’t say who will play tomorrow, but I want my players to have the personality to play for the Etihad. Kimmich and Goretzka want to take responsibility and I want it. We can’t leave everything in the transfer. We can’t be left behind .”
His time at Chelsea: “I don’t want to talk about it. I couldn’t be more motivated for this tie. It is pure pleasure to be in Manchester. A gift of life that I must take advantage of”.
Source: La Verdad
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