Professionals, 29. August 2018
The last time VfB clashed with FC Bayern Munich, on matchday 34 of the previous season, Erik Thommy was involved over the full ninety minutes and notched up an assist to mark the 4-1 final score. On Saturday (18:30 CEST), the 24-year-old will face the all-time record title holders with VfB for the first time in the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Together with his team mates and the unyielding backing of the fans, the attacking midfielder wants to demand everything Bayern have to offer.
Erik Thommy: "We should have taken at least a point from the game in Mainz. We had the chances to do so – we must make better use of those opportunities. Now we are looking ahead and enthusiastic about the big home debut against Bayern. We know it will be extremely hard work, but we want to do everything we can to hold our own and throw ourselves into every challenge. As we saw the last time we played away in Munich, you always have a chance – And we want to take that! We want to get the fans behind us at home and take the points – regardless as to who the opponents are. Against Bayern, we will need to be just as clinical in front of goal as we were during the 4-1 in Munich."