April 12th 2024.
Serge Gnabry did not hold back in showing his excitement after scoring against his former club Arsenal. The Bayern Munich star's celebration did not sit well with many, including former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards. Richards criticized Gnabry for his actions and predicted that Arsenal will have a chance to get revenge in the second leg of their Champions League match at the Allianz Arena.
The game ended in a 2-2 draw, with substitute Leandro Trossard scoring in the 76th minute to keep the tie evenly balanced. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for Arsenal with a stunning low strike, but goals from Gnabry and Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead at halftime. Gnabry's celebration after scoring against his former team did not go down well, especially given his previous ties to the club. He spent four years with Arsenal before returning to Germany to join Werder Bremen in 2016.
It is uncertain whether Gnabry will be fit to play in the second leg, as he was forced off the field in the 70th minute due to a hamstring injury. Reflecting on the match on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards expressed his disapproval of Gnabry's celebration, telling him to "settle down." He also backed Arsenal to come out on top in the second leg and get their revenge against Bayern.
Richards also had high praise for Saka's performance in the first leg, noting that the young player has become Mikel Arteta's go-to man in big matches. He also commended Saka for not hiding in the game and taking his goal with such composure. Richards believes that Saka's talent and fearlessness will be crucial for Arsenal in the second leg.
Despite Bayern holding a 2-1 lead at halftime in the first leg, Richards believes that Arsenal have a good chance of getting a result in the second leg. He sees them as a young team with a lot of potential and tactical flexibility, which could pose a threat to Bayern. Richards, a lifelong Arsenal fan, also believes that the Gunners are more unified as a team compared to their opponents.
While Bayern may have individual talents that can produce moments of brilliance, Richards believes that Arsenal's team cohesion gives them a slight edge. However, he also acknowledges that Bayern can never be underestimated and that anything can happen in football. Ultimately, Richards is looking forward to an exciting and closely fought second leg between these two teams.
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