Yahoo Sports 📣 Kompany on Kane's fitness, return to England and Tuchel comparisons
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany returns to England on Wednesday as the club prepares to face Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Here is everything the boss had to say during his pre-match pressure, including an update on Harry Kane.
On Kane’s fitness
“Harry Kane trained today and it went well. But we have to wait until tomorrow and be sure if things stay that way – then we can calmly make the right decision. Hopefully everything stays well.”
On facing Villa
“Everyone knows it’s been over 40 years since Aston Villa last played in the Champions League. What they achieved last season is extraordinary, they deserve it. They are a very well organised team with a good atmosphere at home. But Bayern Munich are used to these nights – and we want to enjoy it ourselves and hopefully the players are excited to play here.”
“I think everything Aston Villa does is very clear: they are very well organised, you can see what they want to achieve in every phase. They play compactly – it’s a very similar style to Leverkusen [on Saturday]. The compactness between the lines, how they want to be dangerous on the counterattack, how they want to make runs behind them. They do that very well – and that’s why they were so successful last season.”
On Tuchel comparisons
“We don’t have to compare anything that was under past coaches and what’s now. That’s not in my thoughts for a second. It’s all about the team now and how I think I can reach the boys. And it’s not a second about the past. We’ve all made mistakes, everyone in this room. That’s life. Now we have a chance to all achieve something new together. It’s a new season – that’s what it’s all about.”
On his motivations as coach
“I don’t have to prove anything as a coach. I think it’s important to keep things separate. Every challenge you take on has a different context. The most important thing for a coach is to say: Have I really done everything I can to get the best out of the team? When you come home every night, you might say I’m tired, but if I’ve done everything I can to make the team better, I’m happy. I have a new club, a new team, a new task. You have to leave the past behind you. It’s not about me now, it’s about the players and the club.”
