Eric Dier sends warning to Arsenal over hostile Bayern Munich fans for Champions League clash

Bayern Munich's Eric Dier has issued a stark warning to Arsenal, suggesting the «outstanding» atmosphere at the Allianz Arena could be pivotal in their upcoming Champions League clash.

The ex-Tottenham star is confident that Bayern Munich have regained their mojo following a Bundesliga victory over Cologne, despite the setback of losing Kingsley Coman to injury, adding to Serge Gnabry's absence for the crucial second leg against Arsenal.

Dier emphasised the importance of team defence and the energy they need to bring on Wednesday: «We have to defend as a collective on Wednesday and show the right energy. The atmosphere and the support from our fans will definitely be outstanding, and that's going to help.»

He also expressed his personal excitement about the match: «I'm really excited about it.»

Adding to the sense of anticipation, Bayern stalwart Thomas Muller remarked on the palpable excitement among the fans: «You could tell when we stood in front of the fans. They can't wait for Wednesday and neither can we», reports the Mirror.

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Muller highlighted the high stakes of the encounter: «We all know how important this is. I hope we can experience a fantastic night of football. The great thing about this situation is that the team that wins will actually progress.»

In preparation for the Arsenal game, Bayern rested key players Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, and Konrad Laimer during their domestic fixture.

Despite being barred from the first leg at the Emirates due to previous incidents with fireworks, Bayern's home crowd is