“Rarely seen that”: Hitzlsperger reveals Bayern’s secret to success | OneFootball

15 games, 15 wins, no opponent in sight: FC Bayern is currently presenting itself in absolutely top form. Former national player Thomas Hitzlsperger is also impressed – and explains on the BR show “Blickpunkt Sport” why the Munich team currently seems unbeatable.

“I don’t even need to give any more answers – every time you watch, you’re impressed,” said Hitzlsperger. The former pro finds it especially remarkable that the record champions are performing so dominantly after a transfer summer accompanied by criticism. “I find it all the more remarkable when you look back: the transfer period was accompanied by criticism,” he explained. “Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade, Nico Williams – they all turned us down. Then came Jamal Musiala’s injury. But FC Bayern pulled themselves together, Diaz and Jackson are working out, and the team looks stronger than ever.”

Kompany’s leadership style as the key

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A decisive factor for Hitzlsperger’s view of success: coach Vincent Kompany. The Belgian has not only found the right system, but also the right way to deal with his players: “He strikes the right tone. He communicates at eye level, has a good feel for the group. And he also benefits from the fact that, after the friction under Tuchel and Nagelsmann, expectations for him were somewhat lower. Now he’s exceeding them.”

With his rotation against Bayer Leverkusen, where he rested stars like Harry Kane and Luis Díaz, Kompany did everything right: “That wasn’t a risk, it was a statement. He trusts his second string – and gets performance in return.”

“I have rarely seen such passion”

Hitzlsperger was particularly impressed by the energy with which the Munich team is currently playing: “The self-confidence, the way the players go into the game, the passion with which they fight, how they are there for each other – I have rarely seen that,” he praised. “Konrad Laimer sprints the whole game, Jonathan Tah is sensational. These guys are the reason why Bayern is playing such good football right now.”

Harry Kane also received special praise from the TV expert: “I was skeptical at first, 100 million for a 30-year-old – but the way he’s performing is impressive.” The Englishman is outstanding not only as a goal scorer, but also as a team player: “He wants to score goals, but he always has an eye for his teammates. That makes him doubly valuable for this team.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.