Dayot Upamecano, the former Arsenal striker, has defended his club's form in the Bundesliga this season and believes that they have the potential to compete for a Champions League spot next season.

Upamecano, who signed with Bayern Munich from Arsenal in January 2019, praised the team's performance and said that they have shown signs of being a serious threat to Premier League teams like Manchester City and Liverpool.

The defender also pointed out that the team is well-coached by coach Hansi Flick and praised his work ethic and commitment to the club.

"I am really pleased with how we have performed," Upamecano told Sky Sports. "We have been able to put together a good squad and I think we have the potential to do well."

He added: "I am really looking forward to working with Hansi Flick and seeing what he can achieve with our team."

However, Upamecano also highlighted some concerns about the team's defensive performances, particularly their lack of consistency and the fact that they are not yet fully recovered from injuries.

Despite these issues, Upamecano remains optimistic about Bayern Munich's chances of winning the Bundesliga and the Champions League next season. He said: "I believe that we have the potential to be strong in the league and challenge for a place in the Champions League next season."

Overall, Upamecano's comments suggest that Bayern Munich are confident in their ability to compete at the highest level and will continue to push themselves to improve their performance on the pitch.