Press conference with Thomas Tuchel and Matthijs de Ligt before the Champions League game at Manchester City in the live ticker

Before the quarter-final first leg in the Champions League at Manchester City, FC Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel and defense chief Matthijs de Ligt answer questions from FCB media representatives. Updates are expected on the health of both forwards Mathys Tel and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The press conference is available here in the live ticker.

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FC Bayern Munich: PK with Thomas Tuchel and Matthijs de Ligt in the live ticker – start: 8:40 p.m

Before start: The press round with Thomas Tuchel and Matthijs de Ligt starts at 8:40 p.m.

Before start: The topic of the question and answer session could also have Tuchel’s personal past with Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola. As a BVB coach, Tuchel lost to Guardiola in the DFB Cup final. He won the Champions League title with Chelsea against Guardiola’s Citizens in 2021.

Before start: Before the Champions League cracker, there are a few questions about the personnel situation. While Mathys Tel could return after tearing a muscle fiber, regular nine Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting continues to wobble with knee problems. Dayot Upamecano will return to the squad and possibly the starting XI after his suspension from the Bundesliga.

Before start: Hello and welcome to the FC Bayern Munich press conference with Thomas Tuchel and Matthijs de Ligt ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester City.

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