As Chelsea face a defining test against Barcelona, Liverpool’s Salah struggles come under the microscope.
The Champions League returns this week with a slate of blockbuster fixtures, headlined by a heavyweight battle between Arsenal and a near-flawless Bayern Munich at the Emirates on Wednesday.
The match pits two of the continent’s most in-form teams, both shaped by the tactical philosophy of Pep Guardiola, against each other. Arsenal, riding high after a dominant 4-1 win over rivals Tottenham, face a Bayern side that has lost just once all season and is fresh off a 6-2 thrashing of Freiburg.
“This will be a true test for both sides,” said one analyst. “If Arsenal are going to lose a league phase match at the Emirates, this could be it. If Bayern are going to lose an actual game this season, this could also be it.”
Meanwhile, another classic modern rivalry is renewed as Chelsea host Barcelona. The two teams have a tightly contested history, and Tuesday’s match is seen as a major indicator of Chelsea’s progress. The Blues will look to overpower a Barcelona midfield missing key pieces, but the Spanish giants still boast a frightening attack capable of deciding the game.
While the focus is on the titans, Liverpool’s struggles have put star forward Mohamed Salah in an unfamiliar spotlight. After a sensational previous season, the Egyptian’s form has dipped dramatically, with only five goals in 17 games this campaign. Pundits note his declining work rate and effectiveness, leading to difficult questions for manager Arne Slot about whether his star player deserves to be dropped for their match against PSV.
The week promises drama at every level, from title contenders proving their mettle to individual stars fighting to reclaim their magic.
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