Kompany emphasizes: „The Mainz game is not a rehearsal for PSG“ | OneFootball

Despite their chances of winning the treble, FC Bayern are not thinking one step too far ahead. After reaching the DFB Cup final and with the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain just around the corner, one might have expected Vincent Kompany to rotate his squad for the Bundesliga match at 1. FSV Mainz 05. But it is precisely this idea that the Bayern coach has now clearly rejected

For many observers, the starting position is clear: the championship has long since been decided, the really big tasks await in the cup and premier class. But Kompany thinks differently – and remains true to his line

„The Mainz game is not a rehearsal, it’s a Bundesliga game. We want the three points,“ the Belgian made unmistakably clear at the final press conference. A dress rehearsal for the PSG duel? Not an issue for Kompany

The 40-year-old once again underlined his philosophy of approaching every game with maximum focus – regardless of the situation in the table or the fixture list

Balance between freshness and competition

However, it won’t be possible without any adjustments at all. Kompany hinted that there could well be changes in terms of load management. The decisive factor here is the physical condition of the players. „I want to field the guys who don’t have to worry because they are fresh,“ explained the Bayern coach

That means: rotation yes – but not to save energy, but to bring the best possible performance to the pitch. A crucial difference that says a lot about the current state of the team

Mainz as a real endurance test

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Kompany is aware that the match will be anything but a walk in the park. Mainz are regarded as an unpleasant opponent, especially at home, who come through fight and intensity. „If it doesn’t work, we have to be prepared to fight,“ emphasised the Bayern coach. A statement that shows that the focus is not only on dominating the game, but also on mentality and resilience

With his announcement, Kompany is sending a clear signal to the team: every effort counts, every competition has priority. „Everyone will play their part in the coming weeks, but first of all, total priority on Mainz,“ said the coach

This attitude is emblematic of Bayern’s current season: instead of dividing up forces or focusing too early on upcoming highlights, the focus remains strictly on the next task

And that could ultimately be the decisive factor as to why the dream of a treble in Munich currently seems more real than it has for a long time.