Hupu announced on May 5 that at 3 a.m. on May 7, Beijing time, the second leg of the Champions League semifinals was about to begin. Bayern faced Paris Saint-Germain at their home court. Bayern lost the first leg 4-5 away from home. In the pre-match stage, Bayern defender Jonathan Tower participated in the press conference, where he talked about himself and the team's specific preparations for this game.
On whether a more defensive strategy will be adopted
In the end, it was exactly the way we were playing that got us to where we are right now. Therefore, any adjustments to this style of play are completely unreasonable. We want to play attractive, attacking football. Of course, this is not an easy task, but this is our style and we will never change it.
Thoughts on the first round
After the game, my emotions were extremely complicated. The reason why there is a good side is because we showed a strong counterattack spirit on the field. However, on the other hand, we actually conceded five goals. The final result of this game itself clearly shows the intensity of the entire process. Even I have never experienced such a game before.
About daily training with Kane and other teammates
It's really unbelievable that I can train with these players. Every day you're with them, you're pushed to do better because they're always challenging you. I'm so happy to be able to train and compete with them every day.
About the current state of mind
I'm full of anticipation for this game, which makes me more focused and more nervous, but more so with excitement, especially given the scoreline of the first leg. It's going to be a lot of fun, and the key for me is not forgetting why I stepped out on the pitch in the first place, which is fun and passion.
Regarding the selection of defensive formations
We feel that no matter who comes on the court, they can all play a role. We should not always think about "what aspects may not work", but everyone must understand their own responsibilities and concentrate on doing their best.
Talking about the first leg again
Kompany was not in the dressing room at half-time. Just before half-time, we were awarded a penalty and our opponents took the lead. It was definitely not a good feeling because we had been performing well up until that point. It was really difficult at the beginning of the second half, but we were able to turn the situation around in the end, which gave us confidence that we had the ability to do it.
What's the key against PSG?
They move around a lot, and so do we. The most important thing is that we must remain aggressive and devote ourselves to every fight to win one-on-one confrontations and grab the second spot.
About the many outstanding offensive players on the team
We are committed to showing a better appearance, creating more opportunities, and at the same time reducing the threats from our opponents. If this can be achieved, then this game will definitely be highly enjoyable to watch. We learned from the experience of the first round and believe we have the ability to succeed.
On the new home kit that will debut against PSG
We performed equally well in the previous jersey and the new jersey looks great, but the key is that we play at home and have all the fans behind us.
Regarding tactical adjustments
When we are fighting, we always strive to maintain an aggressive posture. When we are under high pressure, we will never allow anyone to slack off. The key is to adjust the "counterattack protection" accordingly and tighten a few "screws" to prevent frequent dangerous transitions between offense and defense.
About fan support
If your eyes touch the sea of red in the audience, a sense of existence that can be felt personally will arise spontaneously. It is that atmosphere that I have the most profound understanding and feeling of. In the game against Real Madrid, the presence of every fan was particularly strong and prominent. When countless people in the entire stadium stand behind us, it will give us a huge push. It can be said that this kind of power cannot be underestimated.
On Kompany’s reaction to conceding too many goals in the last game
No defender would be happy to lose the ball, but the point of view expressed by the head coach is correct. This matter must not be rashly reduced to a black and white situation! Every lost ball must be extracted and analyzed individually. We conducted numerous discussions on this. In the end, all the discussions focused on those tiny and trivial links. Only by properly handling these details can we effectively reduce our opponents' chances of scoring.