Kompany’s secret to success: why things are clicking at FC Bayern | OneFootball

FC Bayern has had a dream start to the new season. Whether it's the Bundesliga or the Champions League, the Munich team is truly dominating their opponents. The key factor for Bayern's current streak is primarily head coach Vincent Kompany and his unique style.

Vincent Kompany has given FC Bayern a clear structure over the past nearly 15 months. In the Sky podcast "Mia san vier", the Belgian was highlighted as a decisive factor for the successful season start of the record champions.

In the recent victories against Chelsea (3:1) and Hoffenheim (4:1), the Munich team not only showed a mature performance, but also a team unity that many observers attribute to the work of the coach. "He plays a huge part, because he is a very communicative coach. He has a natural authority, a natural charisma on the field," emphasizes Torben Hoffmann.

The mix makes the difference

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Kompany is known as someone who finds the perfect balance between closeness and strictness. Hoffmann described him as "someone who appears charming, but internally can demand a lot with a different approach". Sky reporter Kerry Hau also sees this special mix as a recipe for success: "It's really cool. First, he lets the guys play their music during warm-up, but then he can be extremely demanding. You can hear him shouting across three, four places."

The experts agree: This "carrot and stick" principle ensures that the players trust Kompany and at the same time deliver maximum performance.

Clear processes, clear handwriting

The Bayern team seems tactically solid this season. "The automatisms are now becoming a bit more entrenched," explained Hoffmann. Particularly Joshua Kimmich has emphasized that the team knows exactly what the coach demands of them – from the start of play to pressing and opening up the game.

Hau also emphasized the effect of this development: "It shows that the team understands much better what the coaching staff wants." This allows Kompany to create a foundation on which Bayern can perform confidently despite injury worries and a tight squad.

In addition to his technical competence, the way Kompany presents himself externally is also noticeable. "I have the feeling that he has become even more mature in his second year. At the same time, he also brings a certain ease, there is laughter at every press conference," says Hoffmann.

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