Pep Guardiola says his injury-hit Bayern Munich must expect surprises at FC Porto in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final, first leg, clash.
Bayern are bidding to reach the semi-finals for the fourth year running, but the 2013 Champions League winners are missing several stars including wingers Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Guardiola is wary of Bundesliga giants Bayern taking Porto lightly, especially as the hosts are missing top-scorer Jackson Martinez, who is out with a groin injury.
“Anyone who reaches the Champions League’s semi-final plays at a high level. Porto are a top team and I was completely surprised by their level,” said Guardiola in Tuesday’s press conference.
“We won’t need just one game to get through, we’ll need two.
“In 99 per cent of our games, the opponent reacts to our pressing game by playing long balls.
“Porto are different, they aren’t a side who counter-attacks, they want to play.
“They also have a good pressing game, can switch well, often shift their game and are outstanding in one-on-ones.
“We will need a top performance, both in defence and attack.”
Bayern’s Germany forward Thomas Muller and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer are hoping to build on their reputations to help poach an advantage in Porto ahead of next Tuesday’s return leg in Munich.
Muller scored a hat-trick against Portugal in Germany’s 4-0 group stage win at last year’s World Cup and is hoping to cause more misery for Porto fans.
“It’s a reputation that I want to maintain,” said Muller.
“We definitely want a good performance for the return leg, but Porto are a very strong team.
“Due to our injuries, the competition for places between us all has become less important.
“It’s now crucial to really become a team and we know we won’t have many options off the bench.”
Neuer in particular has good memories of Porto’s Estadio do Dragao stadium having saved two penalties there in 2008 to help his former club Schalke reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time.
“I was a very young goalkeeper back then in my first Champions League season,” said the 29-year-old.
“Luckily I had a really good day and everything went like clock-work.
“We can expect it to be very loud in the stadium with their emotional fans driving their team on.
“Portuguese players are basically very technical and they are all strong on the ball.
“They have good dead-ball specialists, we will have to be careful and very well prepared.”
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Defining head lice
Pediculus humanus capitis are tiny wingless insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. The adult head louse is up to 3mm long, has six legs, and is tan to greyish-white in colour. The female lives up to four weeks and, once mature, can lay up to 10 eggs per day. These tiny nits firmly attach to the base of the hair shaft, get incubated by body heat and hatch in eight days or so.
Identifying lice
Lice can be identified by itching or a tickling sensation of something moving within the hair. One can confirm that a person has lice by looking closely through the hair and scalp for nits, nymphs or lice. Head lice are most frequently located behind the ears and near the neckline.
Treating lice at home
Head lice must be treated as soon as they are spotted. Start by checking everyone in the family for them, then follow these steps. Remove and wash all clothing and bedding with hot water. Apply medicine according to the label instructions. If some live lice are still found eight to 12 hours after treatment, but are moving more slowly than before, do not re-treat. Comb dead and remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine-toothed comb.
After the initial treatment, check for, comb and remove nits and lice from hair every two to three days. Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 10 minutes.Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay.
Courtesy Dr Vishal Rajmal Mehta, specialist paediatrics, RAK Hospital
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