FOOTBALL – Bayern Munich: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, future tormentor of PSG?
PSG will meet Bayern Munich this Wednesday evening in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and with him Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the former Parisian, who had given proud services to the French champions during the Final 8 of the last edition, in August in Lisbon. And, by chance of injuries, he could well be aligned this Wednesday at the Allianz Arena because of the absence of Robert Lewandowski, the house striker, injured knee with Poland and withdrawn for the two games against the men of Mauricio Pochettino.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting returns to PSG
Often criticized during his time at PSG, but author of important goals, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will meet his former teammates in the Champions League. And due to a combination of circumstances, he could be a starter in the team aligned by Hansi Flick. Indeed, Robert Lewandowski is injured and the Cameroonian is an option to animate the front of the attack. One thing is sure, the Bayern Munich player is “eager to be there”, as he said in a video relayed by his club. “I can’t wait to see the guys again. One or two have written to me: ‘Hey, we’re going to meet again!’ or ‘Be ready! ”. Just for fun, I wrote back, ‘Be ready too!’ It’s a special story and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Bayern Munich striker to start?
The Bayern Munich striker took the opportunity to deliver his feelings on the upcoming match. “Obviously, you have to be more than vigilant against Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, but also against the other players, not only against those two. Of course, they are more under the spotlight, they are the superstars of the team, but there are so many good players next to them that we will have to watch,” estimated Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. They are a team full of stars, but it is exactly the same for us. PSG is usually confident and wants to beat all their opponents, but it’s exactly the same for Bayern. It’s not only individual qualities that count. It’s not just individual qualities that count but also what we are able to do together as a team, and that’s Bayern‘s strength.”