The Bayern Munich manager is confident that his side can get the better of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 and reach the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League.
The Bavarian giants will face FC Basel in a crucial second-leg clash at the Allianz Arena with the aim of turning around the 1-0 loss at the St. Jakob-Park in the first meeting. The Reds have to win with a two-goal margin in order
to progress to the quarter-final stage of the competition.
Heynckes claimed that Bayern will have to be impressive in all departments if they want to go through. He insisted that the attackers and defenders will have to put in a worthy display to down the spirited Basel side.
The manager admitted that it is definitely possible for his side to achieve the feat of progressing to the next round and the result is certainly in their own hands.
“We need to attack, but also look good in defence. We must find the right mix. But in the league and in the Champions League, everything is still possible; it's in our hands,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The former Bayer Leverkusen boss expressed his delight on Bastian Schweinsteiger’s return from injury. The player made a comeback against Hoffenheim last week after a one-month lay-off due to an ankle injury.
Heynckes added that Schweinsteiger is a vital part of the team and his return is great news for the side. He showered praise on the midfielder and claimed that Schweinsteiger is on par with the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Andres
Iniesta of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604.
“I have already spoken of how highly I rate him. It is very important that he's in the team circle. He can give us extra impulse on and off the pitch. I'm very happy that Bastian is back, I've said before that Bastian plays in
the same league as Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Busquets,” he concluded.
The Munich giants are coming from a sensational 7-1 league win against Hoffenheim. Mario Gomez scored a hat-trick whereas http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521 grabbed a brace to help their side secure all three points.
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