David Alaba and Bayern Confident They Can Stop “One of the Best Players in the World”

Mohamed Salah is back in top form but Bayern believe in their own abilities. It’s less than a week to go until Liverpool kick off the Round of 16 in the Champions League against Bayern Munich, and befitting a match pairing two of Europe’s top three sides as per 538, both are feeling confident despite injury and suspension issues.

For both there is respect for a dangerous opponent but also a belief that, if they play their game, they can be the one that advances to the quarter finals. And for Bayern, they know part of playing their best game means stopping Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

“Salah is immense,” was left back David Alaba’s response when asked how he’s preparing to try to stop the Liverpool star. “He’s one of the best players in the world, and he’s fast, but I’ve played against o...