"Bayern are still Bayern and they can hurt us"

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus said Bayern "are still Bayern" despite their recent run of poor results that has all but cost them the Bundesliga title in favour of Bayer Leverkusen.

"I think no team in the world is perfect, but everyone knows the history of Bayern, the number of titles, Champions League and Bundesliga titles they have won," the Brazilian said at a press conference on Monday.

"Everyone knows the quality of that club, the players they have and that it doesn't matter if their last game or their last two or three games have not been good, they are still Bayern and they can hurt us. That's what we have to keep in mind, it doesn't matter if they have lost, they are still Bayern," he insisted.

Tuesday's clash will mark Harry Kane's return to London after his move to Bayern. "For me personally, he is the best striker in the world. It's good to play against this kind of player. Obviously, we want to keep him out of it and try to win the game, but it's not just about Harry Kane, they have other players like my old friend Sane, Musiala, Coman, Muller, Gnabry...," he said.

Arsenal are top of the Premier League on the same points as Liverpool and in the Champions League they are contesting their first quarter-final in 14 years.

"This is the best part of the season, to stay alive in the Champions League and fight for the Premier League. Now are the decisive games, the moment when the details matter. Everyone is available and I hope everyone can contribute to help the team," said the Brazilian striker.

 

April 8, 2024