With a clear 5:1 victory against TSG Hoffenheim, FC Bayern made a clear statement – and provided a fitting response to the previous winless weeks in the Bundesliga. For head coach Vincent Kompany, however, there is no reason to be jubilant. The next endurance test is just around the corner
After two games without a three-pointer, Munich have bounced back impressively, but Vincent Kompany deliberately refrained from using superlatives after the final whistle and remained true to his line
After the game, the Bayern coach emphasised above all his respect for his opponents and put the win in sober terms. „We respect Hoffenheim and knew they were a good team, so this result is good,“ explained the Belgian. For him, it was crucial to control the game and not take any unnecessary risks. „We didn’t want much more from this game and are where we need to be,“ Kompany continued
Focus already on Leipzig
Despite the offensive force with which Bayern rolled over Hoffenheim, Kompany made it clear that he was not looking back. „Now we are fully focused on Leipzig,“ he made clear, directing the focus directly to the upcoming DFB Cup clash. Especially in the current phase of the season, it is important to switch gears quickly – not only tactically, but also mentally
The 39-year-old spoke openly about the balancing act between attacking desire and control. „We are always hungry to attack. But of course you try to find a balance,“ explained Kompany, adding that his team had found precisely this balance against Hoffenheim after previously dropping points in Augsburg and Hamburg
Experience key in the hot phase of the season
Looking ahead to the crucial phase of the season that is now beginning, Kompany underlined his personal experience. „I have a lot of experience in situations like this, where you can win something in the end,“ said the Bayern coach. For him, it is crucial to immediately put the hook behind a game, regardless of the result. „Whether you get three points, put in a good or bad performance – you have to put it behind you straight away and give your best again in the next game.“
It is precisely from this that a run can develop. „That’s how you sometimes get into a flow, into a rhythm,“ explained Kompany. The clear victory against Hoffenheim could have been the starting signal for this – but the principle of controlled steps still applies at Säbener Straße. Bayern are back on track, but they also know that the really decisive games are still to come.
