Nagelsmann reveals: What makes Bayern boss Kompany stand out | OneFootball

Things are going well for FC Bayern on the pitch – thanks in part to the work of Vincent Kompany. Now, national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has spoken highly of the Munich head coach.

The former Bayern coach expressed his admiration for his colleague’s demeanor. Speaking to Sky after Bayern’s 2-1 victory in the top match against Borussia Dortmund, Nagelsmann especially praised the Belgian’s presence: “He has a very calming presence and is a very pleasant colleague. He protects the team and gives them confidence.”

He also emphasized: “The team seems happy and is having fun – both on and off the pitch.”

As Nagelsmann explained, the two are in regular contact: “The conversations between us are always very valuable, informative, and entertaining. We mainly talk about the German players and whether they need breaks between international matches.”

Kompany Remains Critical

Kompany’s impact is also appreciated internally – sporting director Max Eberl recently described him as a “stroke of luck” for the club.

Kompany himself expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance after the win over BVB, but remained self-critical. In an interview with Sky, he highlighted the strong first half but criticized the drop in performance after the break: “The first half was almost perfect. We could have scored two or three more goals. In the second half, you have to give Borussia Dortmund credit. They fought and were aggressive – but we were also slow and disrupted our own rhythm.”

Despite Dortmund’s late goal, the record champions remained stable – something Kompany also attributed to his team’s development: “Such phases are part of the game. The important thing is that we recognize them, learn from them, and do better in the future.”

Matthäus and Schweinsteiger Full of Praise

Experts are also praising the Bayern coach for his approach. Lothar Matthäus recently emphasized: “He has reunited the team and the players are enjoying themselves again.” The TV expert sees Kompany as the decisive factor in the newly ignited team spirit: “In previous years, they didn’t have this fun. There were always problems with the coach or other distractions. Kompany doesn’t allow any of that.”

Tobias Schweinsteiger finds Kompany’s attitude particularly remarkable. “He always stands in front of the team and offers no target for criticism. He wants to completely distinguish himself from his predecessors. He wants to do his job, focuses on the team, and that’s the most important thing.”

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