To survive in stormy times, calmness seems the most promising recipe. Ahead of their Champions League last eight-round second leg against Manchester City this Wednesday evening, the struggling side of Bayern Munich seems to follow that guideline exactly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forgetting about the team-internal turmoil, rumours of a decaying squad, the noisy change of coaches, and the sportive malaise seem to work for the moment, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Everyone is keeping their feet behind the line and focusing on creating a miracle after the 3-0 setback in the first leg against the Skyblues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Current statistics might not create optimism. Defenders such as Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard scored the goals in the recent four games, while strikers and midfielders seem stuck in a fatal goal drought.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Three goals in four games are the lowest figure since autumn 2018. A similar poor harvest Bayern experienced back in 1998 when the Bavarians spoiled the national campaign and the Champions League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the team's scoring problem, a glimmer of hope remains, as three examples from the Champions League's history give reason to be positive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liverpool (2018-2019), Roma (2017-2018), and Deportivo La Coruna (2003-2004) managed to come back after three or four-goal setbacks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Facing Europe's assumed best side remains a challenge, as City coach Pep Guardiola doesn't regard the job in Munich as a piece of cake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 52-year-old seems convinced the latest turmoil is increasing Bayern's determination after the confrontation between Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane seems resolved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Senegal star and former LFC striker are expected to be in the starting 11 after his one-game suspension aside from a fine for slapping Sane's face. Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is hoping to trigger special motivation with the line-up call for Mane.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having returned to full team training, scoring hopes rest on the shoulders of Cameroon international Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The 34-year-old is said to increase the Bavarian's attacking power in the box and act as a promising link for the wingers such as Mane, Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Kingsley Coman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Next to the wavering strikers, Bayern depends on improvements in its midfield axis Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. Both recently lacked leadership qualities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While German record international Lothar Matthaeus is concerned about the ongoing turbulences, coach Tuchel is reminding his squad of the season goals that still exist from his perspective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Next to the Champions League, the successor of Julian Nagelsmann is talking about the national campaign and says a satisfying performance against the Citizens is going to help to kick the can down the road in the league.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Other than under-fire club leaders such as chairman Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, Tuchel is following a well-balanced approach while Bayern's ship is wavering in troubled waters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n