Kompany: We Want to Win the Title Tomorrow, and Coman's Departure Will Be Emotional
Vincent Kompany, the coach of Bayern Munich, spoke at the press conference ahead of the German Super Cup match against Stuttgart tomorrow, Saturday, discussing the importance of the tournament, the departure of Kingsley Coman, the role of young players, as well as some updates within the team.
He began his talk: "The German Super Cup? I have won this tournament several times in my career and I know from experience that it is important if you win it. If you don't win, you might say it is not important. For us as a club, every title has its value, and this title is important too. We want to win tomorrow."
Regarding the anticipated departure of Kingsley Coman to Al-Nassr: "When a successful player like Coman leaves, it is always emotional. We have to understand his decision and desire, and respect what he has given to the club. For me, the priority now is for the players who are currently in the squad."
On young player Lenart Karl and promoting young talents: "We are proud when we promote young players like Lenart Karl. We have promoted players who were with the under-17 team just four or five months ago. But it is natural that not everyone can play directly for the first team; it depends on the position and readiness."
Regarding the opportunity for young players in the Super Cup: "I won’t say anything about the lineup; our goal is to win, not to talk about names. Young players have to wait for their opportunity and seize it when it comes. This is a long-term process and not just media hype."
About Lenart Karl's statements regarding his desire to play: "There was a meeting where a player was asked if he wanted to play, and he answered yes. This is natural. The important thing is to have a place on the list, which was not available last season."
On Serge Gnabry's condition: "He felt some discomfort before the Tottenham match, so he participated partially against Zurich. He has trained fully now, and the situation is not serious, but we did not want to take any risks with him before the Stuttgart match tomorrow."
And finally about Thomas Müller's departure: "I don't know yet how things will be without him. He has trained with us a few times recently. His impact was positive and strong. I expect him to have a significant influence in the dressing room of his new team in Canada, and for us, the issue is about who will take his place in the dressing room."
He began his talk: "The German Super Cup? I have won this tournament several times in my career and I know from experience that it is important if you win it. If you don't win, you might say it is not important. For us as a club, every title has its value, and this title is important too. We want to win tomorrow."
Regarding the anticipated departure of Kingsley Coman to Al-Nassr: "When a successful player like Coman leaves, it is always emotional. We have to understand his decision and desire, and respect what he has given to the club. For me, the priority now is for the players who are currently in the squad."
On young player Lenart Karl and promoting young talents: "We are proud when we promote young players like Lenart Karl. We have promoted players who were with the under-17 team just four or five months ago. But it is natural that not everyone can play directly for the first team; it depends on the position and readiness."
Regarding the opportunity for young players in the Super Cup: "I won’t say anything about the lineup; our goal is to win, not to talk about names. Young players have to wait for their opportunity and seize it when it comes. This is a long-term process and not just media hype."
About Lenart Karl's statements regarding his desire to play: "There was a meeting where a player was asked if he wanted to play, and he answered yes. This is natural. The important thing is to have a place on the list, which was not available last season."
On Serge Gnabry's condition: "He felt some discomfort before the Tottenham match, so he participated partially against Zurich. He has trained fully now, and the situation is not serious, but we did not want to take any risks with him before the Stuttgart match tomorrow."
And finally about Thomas Müller's departure: "I don't know yet how things will be without him. He has trained with us a few times recently. His impact was positive and strong. I expect him to have a significant influence in the dressing room of his new team in Canada, and for us, the issue is about who will take his place in the dressing room."