"It's healthy competition": Kompany explains Bayern's rotation strategy | OneFootball

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was recently praised for his rotation strategy. The 39-year-old is relying on the entire squad in the new season.

Before FC Bayern’s Champions League away match at Pafos FC, coach Vincent Kompany spoke about his rotation plans. The Belgian announced that he does not intend to change his previous approach, and that every player will have the opportunity to prove themselves in the coming weeks – making it clear that he sees this as a particular strength of his team.

“Resting doesn’t mean leaving someone out”

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At the press conference, Kompany looked back at the heavy workload after the international break: “We now have three games in nine days – resting doesn’t mean we have to leave a player out completely. Almost every player has been substituted at least once in recent weeks, so it’s not as necessary yet as it is in other phases of the season.”

At the same time, the Bayern coach made it clear that the coming weeks will be a major challenge: “If you look at the calendar and see the intensity after the international break, then we will have to rotate.”

Competition as Motivation

For Kompany, rotation is not just a necessity, but also a tool to keep the players motivated. “Now it’s also about showing how good you are when you get your chance – it’s healthy competition. Hopefully, by March and April, when it’s about the titles, we’ll have a bit more clarity,” he explained.

In particular, the competition within the squad is a decisive factor: “Right now, it’s also about competition – that, too, develops a special strength.”

With this strategy, Kompany wants to ensure that his team stays in top shape throughout the entire season and has a broad, well-rehearsed squad.

The coach’s message is clear: every player has the chance to recommend themselves – and it’s precisely this internal dynamic that is intended to make FC Bayern stronger in the end.

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