Laimer warns about Pafos FC: "They can hurt us at any stage" | OneFootball

On Tuesday evening, FC Bayern will play its first away match in the new Champions League season. Following their opening victory against Chelsea FC, Vincent Kompany's team travels to Cyprus, where the German record champions will face Pafos FC. Konrad Laimer warns of a challenging opponent.

The Champions League newcomer not only caused surprises in the qualification but also fought to a 0-0 draw against Olympiacos Piraeus at the start of the league phase.

For Laimer, it's clear: Even though Pafos is still one of the lesser-known names internationally and Bayern goes into the match as the clear favorite, the Austrian made it clear that they will not underestimate the supposed underdog: “We have prepared for Pafos like any other team. We have looked at where their strengths and weaknesses lie. We have seen a team that knows what it is doing. We want to bring our intensity to the game so that we can turn the match in our favor and ultimately secure three points,” explained the defender at the press conference before the game.

The all-rounder emphasized that the Munich team has done its homework: “We have completely prepared for the opponent, looked at every phase of how they play football. This is a good team with good principles. If they get a lot of time and space, they can hurt us at any stage.”

Focus on Our Own Performance

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At the same time, Laimer emphasized that the key to success lies mainly in their own performance. “It’s the Champions League. We had enough time to prepare. But we focus on ourselves, that’s the most important thing – that we bring our intensity to the pitch, then we will also secure three points.”

The climatic conditions in Cyprus with late summer warmth are not a hindrance for him: “Maybe it’s a little warmer here than at home – but that’s not a problem.”

For Bayern, it’s important to master the obligatory task in Cyprus after the spectacular opening victory against Chelsea.

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