No Kimmich, No problem for Bayern
Bayern's vice-captain Joshua Kimmich had to sit out the important game against Arsenal due to personal reasons. Tom Bischof was granted an opportunity to play in his first big match for the club, and he did not disappoint.
The 22-year-old displayed a much higher level of physicality compared to Kimmich. It complemented Aleksandar Pavlovic well and benefited Bayern Munich on the defensive side. The midfield duo controlled the tempo magnificently, especially in the second half.
While Kimmich has an irreplaceable presence in Bayern's midfield, his absence presented Arsenal with a tactical surprise.
Bayern was much more direct with Bischof and Pavlovic, and it seemed to have confused Arsenal's pressing trap without a legitimate playmaker at the back.
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