Have Arsenal just received a couple of bits of promising news ahead of their quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich? Bayern Munich has now confirmed that their star winger, Serge Gnabry, suffered a hamstring strain during their match on Tuesday night. And this on top of the news that Alphonso Davies will be suspended for the game. Those two were definitely tough opponents for the Gunners in the first leg.
Gnabry was instrumental in bringing Bayern back into the game after Arsenal had dominated from the start. Arsenal brought the fight to Bayern, with Saka’s goal in the 12th minute highlighting how effectively they started. However, six minutes after the Arsenal star boy scored, Gnabry, unforgiving of his former employers, pounced on the Gunners’ defensive lapse and scored the equalizer.
That goal transformed the game, and Bayern Munich were re-energized and keen to fight. They seized the lead in the 32nd minute thanks to a Harry Kane penalty and could have easily won the game, but Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard saved the day in the 76th minute, securing a tie.
That being said, Gnabry’s injury is a significant boost for our Gunners. Leroy Sane and Gnabry’s pace threatened Arsenal; the Germans wanted to play on the counter, and the two were ideal for that strategy. After their replacements, it became clear that the Bundesliga heavyweights were unable to play their game.
The absence of Gnabry next week may have an impact on Bayern’s attacking dynamism. It might give Arsenal an advantage as they look to advance to the next round of the Champions League.
That being said, Arsenal will need to bring their A-game next week; the Allianz Arena isn’t just a place to go and walk away with a victory, but the absence of these two stars could hand the Gunners an advantage. Davies will also miss the second leg because of being booked early in first game.
Bayern Munich has struggled this season, but if you examine their performances, you’ll notice that it’s their defense that has failed them down; they’ve been quite good in attack (they’ve scored the most goals in the Bundesliga — 80). I hope Davies and Gnabry’s absence impacts them, but nevertheless, Arsenal’s defense in that game needs to be at it’s best even without Gnabry in the mix.
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Sadly, we’re relying on injuries & suspensions to get the result, but I’ll take that😉.
I get the same feeling about seeing injuries and suspensions as good news. Well, maybe suspensions are different bcos they are prob deserved.
Basically Arsenal should aim to be able to beat the best team another club can put out.
I think Salina and Gabriel learn fast and likely Tomi to play LB instead of Kiwior or Zinch to put us on the front foot. Rice will also have learned so hopefully we can go back to being a miserly defence and that will win us a the game. Especially with the pressure Bayern will have being the favourite and at home where they ha e lost a couple of times recently
It never hurts to have a key opposition player injured. I wonder if there’s any chance Harry Kane can get some chronic diahorrea for a couple of weeks to keep him our too.
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They have other players that can come in for Gnabry. As for Davies, I am not sure.
I’m still confident of a good result in Germany.
GUNNERS let’s not blame individual, Arsenal is team that all we trust..Kiwior plays very good on previously games and on that Bayern game there are planty players cost us not only KIWIOR. pleas Gunners lets support the team not individuals..we will play on the Semis mark my word…we’ll win in Germany.
This team has shown a lot of maturity and l l can’t be surprised to shock Bayern Munich because it’s no longer the same Arsenal they used to beat willy nilly. Arsenal only needs to build confidence and play as a team. KANE without the penalty he was a shadow of himself. Noting special l noticed from. However, Sane on counter attacks was just but a menace and should not be let loose because his pace is just lightning.
Let believe in our beloved mighty Arsenal under Arteta and all his management I believe sky is the start of our limit
It’s going to be a very tough encounter, Gnabry, Sane missing or not. You have to be ready to beat the best out there if you want to be the champion of Europe.