Thomas Tuchel Identifies Three Man United Players That Can Hurt Bayern in Their Champions League Tie

Thomas Tuchel Identifies Three Man United Players That Can Hurt Bayern in Their Champions League Tie

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at September 20, 2023 at 8:08 AM
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  • Bayern Munich boss, Thomas Tuchel thinks Manchester United are dangerous
  • The two sides face each other in the Champions League this week, and Tuchel is not moved by Utd's recent poor form
  • He identified three players that can cause his team problems

Manchester United are in a sticky situation at the moment ahead of their huge Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich.

But Bayern manager, Thomas Tuchel has suggested that the Red Devils cannot be dismissed because of their form and named a few players that could hurt the German champions.

Thomas Muller, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Thomas Tuchel, Marcus Rashford, Champions League, Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes, Erik ten hag
Bayern Munich are facing a struggling Manchester United. Photos by Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto and Matthew Peters.
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The Red Devils have started their 2023/24 season poorly, losing three of their first five Premier League games. Their 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday angered fans who were expecting a much better start to the season.

However, things will get tough as they will face a European giant in Bayern, who have made a solid start to the season, winning three and drawing one of their first four matches.

Therefore, Erik ten Hag's men will be under pressure to deliver on Wednesday night because most of their performances this season have been unsatisfactory.

Tuchel wary of United threat

Speaking ahead of the exciting encounter, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel said that the Red Devils can still be a threat even if their form is poor.

"Their results so far don't say much about them. They can count on their excellent transitional play, with Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and now also Rasmus Højlund up front. We can't switch off at all. Their start to the season has been unsatisfactory, but they could've led early against Brighton. They were never out of the game. United are always dangerous, they have a lot of individual quality."

Rashford received heavy criticism after the Brighton defeat for his selfishness. Bruno Fernandes has not impressed so far this season, while new signing Rasmus Hojlund has shown flashes of brilliance.

Bayern won 3-1 the last time these two sides faced each other.

Muller's hilarious training routine

Sports Brief earlier reported on Thomas Muller doing a bizarre training routine ahead of Bayern's clash against Man United.

In a video posted online, a joyous Muller is seen jumping with his hands spread out. He seemed to be alone on the training pitch, and that was probably his preparation for the game.

Muller has faced the English giants four times: winning two, drawing one, and losing one. He has scored once against the 13-time Premier League champions.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.
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