Flick: “The final is not important, it will be a different match”

Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick appeared at the press conference prior to the Champions League quarter-final first leg against PSG. Despite the moment the French are going through in Ligue 1 (they are second behind Lille), the all-champion coach warned his people of the enormous potential that is in the ranks of the group directed by Mauricio Pochettino. Flick discussed the following topics:

End 2020: “It doesn't matter. It's a new game. His coach is also new, so it will be a completely different duel. We want to go to semis, it is the only thing that interests us “.

Low: “Marc Roca was injured last Sunday and will be out. Serge Gnabry has a cold and it seems that he will also miss the match“.

Boateng: “I do not know if it is true that his contract will not be renewed. It will be seen over the next few weeks. Everybody knows what I think about him. He is a great player. He is focused on the team's goal. For a coach it is a plus to be able to have players of his level “.

Defending: “We are fitting less thanks to a line of four that is increasingly showing on its more compact side. It will be key that we keep it against PSG, especially considering the offensive pressure that we usually exert“.

Nianzou: “He has been out for half a season due to muscle discomfort, but, fortunately, he's back with the group. He is a player who has a lot of talent and we will do everything possible to show him on the pitch. “

Choupo-Moting: “Forever I speak with players who know our rivals from within, such as Choupo and PSG. For us he is an important player. It wasn't easy being a substitute for so long, but against Leipzig he showed just how decisive he can be. We are happy to have him. “

Mbappé and Neymar: “The team has not changed much compared to the final. It will be key that we maintain order to be able to recover the ball quickly after loss. We have to attack trusting in our virtues, perhaps with more momentum than in the last games. “

Neuer: “He was key in the final, his saves showed the type of goalkeeper he continues to be. Having a goalkeeper of his level always helps. Upstairs they have a lot of quality, so we will try not to offer them spaces and keep the ball in our ranks. “