Kompany: Muller and Sane Can Both Replace Musiala; Guardiola Taught Me a Lot, But I’m Following My Own Path

On October 6 at 23:30, in the 6th round of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will face Eintracht Frankfurt away from home. At the pre-match press conference, Bayern coach Kompany talked about the playing style, replacements for Musiala, Yuto Ito, Guardiola, and other issues.

In the midweek Champions League match, Bayern lost 0-1 to Aston Villa in England. Reporters asked Kompany if this was due to Bayern’s overly adventurous attacking style. Kompany responded, “I rarely use terms like ‘playing style.’ In my view, our approach to games is pragmatic; it has nothing to do with style. In any case, when you lose, you must get up and win the next game, which is our goal for tomorrow.”

Talking about opponents Eintracht Frankfurt, Kompany said, “Frankfurt is very strong on the counterattack, with many young players and talents. For us, this is a regular game. We want to secure 3 points and continue advancing in the Bundesliga. Will the tough schedule put pressure on me? No, we only focus on the next game, which is Frankfurt. After every game, regardless of whether we win or lose, the most important thing is the next game.”

Musiala will be absent due to injury. Kompany expressed regret, “It’s a shame that Jamal can’t play. We all know how good he is. However, ultimately, he is still a young player. We’ve decided to let him rest well and return at 100%. Right now, our top priority is his recovery.”

So, who will replace Musiala? Sane or Muller? Kompany said, “We have 100% confidence in all our players, Leroy Sane included. Is Muller also an option? Let’s wait until tomorrow to make that decision. I’ve said many times how important Thomas Muller is to the club. He’s very special and proved it again against Freiburg. We’ll make a decision (on who plays), but it’s to win the game, not to target a specific player.”

Additionally, Kompany spoke about Japanese star Yuto Ito: “Ito has performed quite well, showcasing his ability in the preseason. Hopefully, he’ll get ready as soon as possible.”

Kompany also mentioned Guardiola: “We had three very successful seasons together at Manchester City. We’ve kept in touch and will continue to do so, but that’s it. We respect him greatly; he’s achieved everything, and I want to do the same. He taught me a lot, which is no secret, but I have my own path to follow.”