In a recent interview with the Bundesliga's official website, new Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany shared his thoughts and expectations for the upcoming season. Making the leap from Burnley to Bayern Munich, Kompany said it was a big challenge but not new to him. He emphasized that regardless of the size of the club, the essence of the game of soccer is the confrontation of 11 players on the pitch, and the key is to focus on the controllable factors and continue to do what you do well.
Kompany further elaborated on his coaching style, stating that he must coach based on his individual nature. He emphasized that he is creative and courageous, and loves to see beautiful soccer and ambitious players show their unique style on the field. At the same time, he admitted that he has been quite an aggressive player in his career, and therefore expects his team to work hard and make the opposition uncomfortable through physical confrontation during matches.
Regarding the influence of former Bayern boss Pep Guardiola, Kompany said that he did not communicate directly with Guardiola before joining Bayern, but he did communicate with him and others afterward to get a feel for the team and its surroundings. Kompany also revealed his use of drones in training and playing music during warm-ups, explaining that these modern concepts and methods are adopted based on rationality and practical results.
On his summary of last season and his outlook for the new season, Kompany said he has analyzed the team in depth and is looking forward to seeing the players show more motivation and energy in the face of criticism and challenges. He particularly emphasized the importance of the team, believing that greatness can only be achieved by putting the team first.
Talking about the competitors in the Bundesliga, Kompany expressed his high concern about the likes of Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. He believes that all of these teams are capable of doing well in the new season, so Bayern must be well prepared for the stiff competition.
For the new player Palinha, Kompany gave high praise, that his ability to read the game and steal on the defensive end will bring important help to the team. At the same time, he also expressed his concern and expectation for Kane, although Kane has not yet met with the team, but Kompany believes he will lead the team forward as a leader.
Finally, Kompany said he hopes that by the end of the season, people will associate the word "team" with Bayern. He believes that as long as the team can be united and work together, they will be able to achieve great goals.
