Is it enough for PSG? This is the status of Karl and Bischof | OneFootball

Ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern are not only looking at their opponents, but also at their own personnel situation. Serge Gnabry, an important attacking player, is out for sure, and the Munich side will also have to do without the two youngsters Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl

At least there are positive signs from the two talents. Sporting director Christoph Freund was cautiously optimistic after the spectacular 4:3 comeback in Mainz. „They are very close. They are already doing things with the ball on the pitch again,“ explained the Austrian

It’s clear that both players have taken the next step in their rehab and are already back on the pitch

PSG game probably still too early

For the upcoming Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG, however, it will probably be too early for them to play. „We’ll see if it’s enough for Tuesday,“ Freund left the door open, but at the same time indicated that they won’t be taking any risks

Caution is called for at this crucial stage of the season – especially with players who have only been back in training for a short time

Freund does not see Paris at a disadvantage

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Despite FC Bayern’s strong form, Freund does not believe his team will automatically have an advantage in the clash with the defending champions. „Paris are the defending champions. It will come down to small things,“ he emphasized

This assessment shows that Munich are taking their opponents very seriously – regardless of their own run of success

Even though Karl and Bischof will probably still be missing in the first leg against PSG, their development gives hope for the coming weeks. Both are regarded as important alternatives in the squad and could play a decisive role in the rest of the season

One thing is clear: every option counts in the battle for the treble, which is precisely why Munich are likely to do everything in their power to have the two youngsters available again as soon as possible.