Arteta wary of Bayern's 'individual quality' even without Olise

Arteta wary of Bayern's threat despite Olise absence

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned that Bayern Munich possess plenty of danger even without Michael Olise, who will miss the Champions League clash in Munich.

Asked whether Olise's absence was a boost for Arsenal, Arteta was non-committal. "I don't know. You want to face the best players in these kind of games, and he's out," Arteta said during his press conference on Tuesday.

He instead pointed to the strength of the wider squad and the quality of the team Bayern are likely to field.

"Look at their squad and the possible starting 11 that they have, first of all, as a team, how incredibly well coached they are."

Arteta highlighted the mentality and conviction of the German side, as well as the individual moments they can produce in attack.

"The mindset that they have, the conviction that they have in every action. And then individual quality moments that they can create. You look at the goals and chances that they generate. So that's the opposition that you want to be facing and we will be facing tomorrow."

Best wishes to Kompany

Arteta also wished his opposite number, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany, well as he battles a stomach bug.

Arsenal vow to go for it in Munich

Arteta said his side would be aiming to win the game and were relishing the occasion.

"I'm really looking forward to the game. This is the stage, the kind of team, the kind of coach, the kind of club, stadium that you want to be involved in."

"We've prepared for the game with loads of enthusiasm. We'll try to come here and win the game tomorrow."