Harry Kane will be in Bayern’s starting eleven against Real Madrid – but how fit is the goalscorer really? Vincent Kompany gave a clear assessment shortly before kick-off.
Despite the recent ankle problems, Vincent Kompany assumes that Harry Kane will be able to play the full 90 minutes. „Yes, I assume so,“ said the coach shortly before the start of the game, referring to his impressions from training: „He felt really good in training yesterday and also trained on the pitch on Sunday.“
The Belgian also put his striker’s supposedly longer break into perspective: „And he wasn’t out for as long as you might think. He didn’t play during the international break, but he actually trained the whole time.“ For Kompany, it’s clear: „These are also the moments for Harry.“
Looking ahead to the quarter-final first leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, the Bayern coach focused on the mental approach. „I think it’s a top game, without question. But in terms of feeling, every game is a top game.“
„An incredible amount of confidence“
Despite his respect for the Whites, Kompany was confident in his team: „Of course we have full respect for what Madrid can do when they perform at their best – like against City.“ At the same time, he emphasized: „But we also have an incredible amount of confidence in what our boys can do.“
He formulated the goal unequivocally: „That’s why we’re going into the game to win.“ He continued: „I don’t just mean this game, but definitely advancing in this round.“
His approach remains clear: „Since the start of the season, we’ve gone into every game without fear.“ It’s all about the mindset: „You always have to think: What can we do?“
In conclusion, Kompany summed up his team’s attitude: „Let’s just say: let’s try to be Bayern. Bayern is not Madrid, but Bayern is Bayern.“