Eberl reveals Bayern’s secret to success: "We’re no better than last year" | OneFootball

FC Bayern is currently dominating the football world – but sporting director Max Eberl is putting the brakes on the euphoria. Despite the dream start under Vincent Kompany, the 52-year-old doesn’t see the Munich side as better than last year, but simply more solidified.

Ten games, ten wins, a goal difference that sets European standards: FC Bayern has been presenting itself in impressive form for weeks. Under coach Vincent Kompany, things are running smoothly not only on the pitch but also atmospherically at Säbener Straße.

While many experts are talking about a “new Bayern,” Eberl is deliberately keeping his feet on the ground. “We are not better than last year – but last year was essential for us to be where we are today,” explained the sporting director ahead of the Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Kompany as the Key to Bayern’s Rise

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Vincent Kompany has now been on the sidelines for the German record champions for about a year and a half – and has visibly left his mark on the club. Not only in sporting terms, but also in external presentation, the Belgian has stabilized the Munich team.

Eberl raved about working with the 39-year-old: “We were able to win Vincent over to us more than a year ago – that’s still a stroke of luck!” The experienced football manager praised Kompany’s leadership style and his calm but clear way of dealing with players.

Eberl also sees personnel consistency as a decisive factor for the current success: “We have little fluctuation in the squad, the core group has been working together for over 17 months.” This established structure has made it possible for automatisms to solidify and for hierarchies to develop naturally.

Club World Cup as a Turning Point: “We grew even closer together”

Eberl sees a decisive key moment in the team’s development in the Club World Cup. According to Eberl, Bayern made great strides not only in sporting terms, but also emotionally.

“At the Club World Cup, despite the heavy workload both on and off the pitch, we grew even closer together – the togetherness, the energy, the hunger for victories, the desire to score a fourth goal even when leading 3-0 – the coaching staff instilled that in the team from the very beginning,” explained the 52-year-old.

Bayern currently appears to be a unit that has internalized Kompany’s philosophy. Eberl does not see a team of high-flyers, but rather a squad that has grown through shared experiences.

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