Vincent Kompany, the head coach of Bayern Munich, held a press conference ahead of his team's anticipated match against Stuttgart on Friday in the Bundesliga, where the Belgian coach talked about the challenges of the match, the absences, and the team's preparations.

Regarding the match against Stuttgart, Kompany said: "We know that Stuttgart is a strong team in all phases of play, they apply high pressure and pose a threat in counterattacks, they have a strong defensive organization, and they play with high fighting spirit. We respect them a lot, but our goal is to achieve victory, such matches give us an extra motivation to give our best."

On the absence of Joshua Kimmich, he said: "We will find a solution from within the team as we have done every time we faced absences. We went through the same situation with Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, and we were always able to compensate for any deficiency. We trust all the players and expect the team to perform strongly despite the absences."

He added: "Facing last season's runners-up away from home is not easy, and that's why we prepared for it with maximum focus. We did not neglect any details because we realize the importance of this match in our journey towards the title."

Regarding the Stuttgart coach, he said: "He is a distinguished coach, and what he has achieved with Stuttgart is impressive. He has a clear vision and has managed to build an organized team that plays in a style that suits its capabilities. It is not easy to achieve success in a short period, but he succeeded in doing so last season, and now they have started to regain their level again. There are many great coaches in Germany, and he is one of them."

On the pressure he faces coaching a big team like Bayern Munich, he said: "Pressure? I don't see it that way. I am part of a complete team, and I have been used to challenges since my childhood. The real pressure comes from within, from our desire to achieve the highest standards. I do not focus on what is said from the outside, but rather on the players' performance on the field. In the end, every match is an opportunity to prove our capabilities."

On Thomas Müller and his future, he said: "We discuss all matters internally with the players first, and we do not announce anything before it is decided within the team. So far, we have not had any conversations with Thomas Müller regarding his future, and when the right time comes, we will decide together."

Regarding the impact of the club's celebrations for its anniversary, he said: "The celebrations were wonderful, as many legends who made the club's history gathered. I spoke with Samuel Kuffour yesterday, and these players were true warriors, not only succeeding by talent but also by a strong mentality. After these celebrations, it is time to focus on the future, and we hope to continue writing a new chapter of successes."