For instructions « everywhere »

Dayot Upamecano (24) is available again for FC Bayern after being injured at Wolfsburg (4-2) and, according to his own statements, can play against Bochum in the Bundesliga on Saturday and against Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue des champions Tuesday. . « There was a problem, but that won’t stop me from playing, » said the defender, who has been handicapped by complaints in the groin area and on the toe, in an interview with ‘Sport Bild’. Another problem has long since been eliminated.

« Among other things, I had problems speaking out loud, shouting. After games, I often had a sore throat and was hoarse, » the defender reported and added: « It’s why I got help: I ​​improved my vocal chords with an opera singer. We sang together, he taught me exercises. Now I can shout out loud, I can give instructions everywhere.

With 2,199 minutes played, Upamecano is Munich’s second most played outfield player this season and has provided one assist in 27 games. During the World Cup update, his market value jumped further when he was revalued from €10m to the current €60m, which is topped only by five centre-backs in the world – including teammate Matthijs de Ligt (23). Upamecano has nothing but praise for the Dutchman: “Matthijs is a wall, a real machine. He impresses me more every week. We get along well, we talk a lot. His German is almost perfect, mine is improving. It works very well in the field. With just 18 goals conceded, the record-breaking champions have the best defense in the German top flight.

In view of the duel of the round of 16 at PSG, the French international was confident: « Our objective is victory in Paris, we are going there with this attitude. We are not playing for a draw, this wouldn’t be like Bayern. » Munich should be « ready and fit » to win. « Whoever is hungriest, most greedy for the title, will win the game – and in the end maybe also the title, » Upamecano pointed out.

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