Suddenly a regular: Boey explains his rise at Bayern | OneFootball

In recent weeks, Sacha Boey has quietly but impressively played his way into the FC Bayern squad. After a difficult start at the record champions, the Frenchman has now firmly established himself as a squad regular – and is now explaining himself why things are suddenly going so well for him.

In the 2-1 win in the Bundesliga Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund, Boey was once again in the starting lineup and confirmed his upward trend. Especially in the first half, the 25-year-old was solid defensively, strong in duels, and showed plenty of courage going forward. Time and again he supported Michael Olise, who on the right flank was often under pressure from two opponents.

Although Boey made a few inaccuracies in the second half, overall the right-back delivered a composed and focused performance. He was only substituted in the 84th minute – visibly exhausted, but to applause from the fans.

Boey: “I feel the coach’s trust”

For Boey, this current development is no coincidence. After months full of criticism, uncertainty, and injuries, he finally feels at home under head coach Vincent Kompany. “I’m doing very well – mentally, physically, with the team,” Boey explained after the game in an interview with Sky. “I feel the coach’s trust and that is very important for me.”

According to Boey, this trust is the key to his upswing: “I didn’t change anything special in the summer; I just kept working. My teammates have always supported me as well. I feel very comfortable. It’s a great start to the season for us. That’s how we want to keep going.”

From sell candidate to first-team regular

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As recently as the summer, Boey was considered internally a clear candidate to leave. But instead of departing the club, the right-back fought his way back – also because Kompany sent early signals that he was counting on him.

“Vincent Kompany never dropped Boey,” is the word from club circles. The Belgian repeatedly praised his diligence in training and mentality in public and gradually gave him more game time – with success.

Despite his current form, Boey’s place in the starting eleven is not a given. With the imminent returns of Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic and Alphonso Davies, competition in defense will intensify again. But Boey looks more settled than ever – and wants to defend his place.

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