Bayern Munich Host PSV Eindhoven In Champions League
Bayern Munich prepare to host Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven at Allianz Arena in the Champions League group stage game in matchday three.
The German Champions currently sit second in the group,three points behind Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich will be looking to get back to winning ways after a defeat to table toppers in matchday two. A win would help them to fight for the first position in the group.
On the other hand PSV are third with one point. The Dutch team suffered a defeat to Atletico Madrid and held for a draw by FC Rostov. Bayern hold an upper hand in the head to head results till now. With home advantage Carlo Ancelloti will be lookinhg to get back in form after recent slump.
Team News-
Bayern Munich fielded a different team against Frankfurt on weekend due to knocks for important players in international break. It is likely that those players will return for the game against PSV Eindhoven. The German Champions will be without veteran winger Franck Ribery. The Italian manager gave an update over fitness of certain players in his press conference.
"“Vidal, Costa, Bernat and Martínez will join us at the hotel and are options tomorrow.”"
Robert Lewandowski will come back in the team to lean the line for Bavarians. Ancelloti will have options for his centreback pairing as Holger Badstuber is also back from injury. The Bayern boss has almost full squad to field his strongest starting eleven against PSV Eindhoven.
Form-
Bayern Munich are sitting first in the Bundesliga table. The German giants have faced a dip in form recently. They are without a win in their last three games in all competitions. Eitracht Frankfurt were the latest team which frustrated Bayern in a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Bayern Munich’s back four has been poor in this games as they are not able to contain the opponents. They have been leaking poor goals due to poor positioning. On the other hand they have been wasteful in the attacking third. The German Champions create a numerous chances but fail to finish them recently.
Next: Bayern Munich vs PSV Eindhoven- Projected Lineups
Opposition Focus-
PSV Eindhoven have struggled this season in all competitions. They are currently without a win in Champions League. Philip Cocu’s men have been frustrated in the League. They are currently on 4th position in Eredivisie, nine points behind Feyenoord. PSV had a similar outcome on weekend as they drew 1-1 against Heracles in the league.
Cocu’s team has been wasteful infront of the goal this season. They still have dangerous players who can hurt Bayern on Wednesday. The De Jong brother can linkup well in the final third to test the Bayern defenders. PSV have been fielding a 5-3-2 formation in Champions League. Ancelloti will be hoping his star forwards to break this five man defence.