Senegal worldwide Mane was fined and missed Saturday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw with Hoffenheim after hitting Sane following final week’s 3-0 loss at City within the first leg.

Asked if the state of affairs may present a rallying level for Bayern, Guardiola instructed reporters: “Absolutely.

“Sometimes you need conflict to make the team more together,” added the Spaniard, who managed Bayern from 2013-16.

“It shouldn’t be a weak level for them, it’s a robust level.

“I can imagine the situation against City. The best performance for Bayern Munich will be on Wednesday night.”

While City take a three-goal benefit into the second leg Guardiola stated it will be harmful to take a seat again.

“We have to see if we can play as we have done at home and show great courage to impose our game,” Guardiola stated.

“We are able to do many, many good things and they are able to do it (too)… I want a team who is there to win the game. I know what it’s like against Bayern. If you are a little bit passive, you will suffer.”