Bayern Munich’s Tom Bischof details Declan Rice battle and speaks on Harry Kane’s tactical role

Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof discussed his intense duel with Declan Rice and shed light on Harry Kane's tactical role in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal. The 21-year-old started alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic in the absence of Joshua Kimmich. Bischof expressed his confidence in facing Rice, stating that he needed to be persistent, stay present, and cleverly use his body.

He acknowledged the challenge of determining who to mark. Bischof also noted the difficulties Bayern faced due to Arsenal's constant positional shifts, such as Riccardo Calafiori's runs and Martin Ødegaard's frequent movements. Despite these challenges, the Bayern player believed they could have secured all three points if they had converted more chances.

Early in the game, Alphonso Davies equalized for Arsenal with a goal, but Harry Kane sealed the game with a penalty in the second half. Kane's deep positioning was part of Bayern's planned strategy, allowing him to open up space and contribute both offensively and defensively.