The head coach of Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany, spoke about his team's preparations for the upcoming match against Chelsea, scheduled for tomorrow evening, Wednesday, at the Allianz Arena, as part of the first round of the group stage in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League, and also addressed the situation of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson regarding his participation.

Kompany said: "We have done everything necessary to prepare for this match, and we look forward to a perfect night in the Champions League, especially at our home and among our fans at the Allianz Arena."

He added: "We are playing for the title; there is no other goal for Bayern Munich in the Champions League. We know that there are other teams aspiring as well, but our focus is now entirely on the match against Chelsea."

Kompany spoke about the new tournament format, saying: "We need to win 6 matches to guarantee direct qualification to the Round of 16, while 4 victories might be enough to reach the playoff stage. There will be a lot of drama in this new system, and I believe the fans will enjoy this kind of excitement."

Regarding Nicolas Jackson's participation, he clarified: "I will monitor his condition closely before the match, but it is certain that he has a special motivation when facing his former team. In any case, this match will be special for him."

Kompany concluded his statements by confirming the readiness of the Senegalese striker: "Jackson participated in the first real training session with the team alongside all the players. We hope he scores many goals with us, and he is part of a strong group that will certainly add to our team."

It is noteworthy that Nicolas Jackson joined Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea on the last day of the summer transfer window in 2025.