Bayern Munich’s veteran midfield general Xabi Alonso has tipped Portuguese youngster Renato Sanches to become a key figure for Bayern Munich in their chase for more glory.
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Sanches could see his debut in the starting lineup for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
“He will be a very important player”. He has a lot of energy, he is very strong [physically] and he is hungry. Hungry to win every title.
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has defended his decision to hand his players an extra day at home before flying on the day of the game to face Schalke on Friday, but cautioned them against staying up too late with the PlayStation. “He is a very good signing for the club”, said the Spaniard.
“His age doesn’t matter”.
Much is expected of the 19-year-old and Ancelotti is ready to throw the dynamic midfielder into action at the Veltins Arena on Friday.
“That’s the most important thing for every player – if he is 19 or 35 years old. I have such good form, the rest will come”.
Nabil Bentaleb is hoping to bring his experience of English football to the table in Schalke’s clash with Bayern Munich on Friday night. “Arturo has just returned (from worldwide duty) today and I think he will fly with us to Schalke, but I don’t know yet if he’s too exhausted or if he can play”.
“He [Sanches] can start tomorrow”, he told a pre-match news conference.
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Last time out in the Bundesliga Bayern thumped Werder Bremen 6-0, but Ancelotti is expecting a tough outing for the champions.
