Dayot Upamecano as a right striker? FC Bayern's tactics and approach in their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain (final score 2-1 to Bayern) surprised TV pundit Benedikt Höwedes.
Bayern started very energetically at the Parc des Princes, putting on a lot of pressure with their counter-pressing and taking an early lead through Luis Díaz (4'). "Bayern are playing so courageously and well in the opening minutes. I'm amazed," enthused Höwedes on Amazon Prime.
FC Bayern: Upamecano unstoppable
In particular, trained centre-back Dayot Upamecano repeatedly attacked the opposition aggressively and was to be found deep in the Parisian half, even pressing at the opposition's corner flag.
"When you're so brave in one-on-one situations and the centre-backs are sometimes playing in the number 10 position, like Upamecano is doing right now, then every tackle has to be spot on, every tackle has to be won. Otherwise, things will go wrong at the back," Höwedes made clear.
Höwedes raves about Upamecano
In the 13th minute, Upamecano sprinted down the right wing and energetically tackled his opponent Vitinha. "I think it's crazy! Upamecano is currently playing as a right striker. It's no longer about filling a position, it's really just constant brutal one-on-one battles all over the pitch," Höwedes noted.
And as for Upamecano? "I love watching him tackle. I'm completely serious," enthused the former Schalke professional. "Upamecano's performance today deserves top marks."
Chrismaris1
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Exactly...He is the reason that game didn't end draw or on defeat