Sacha Boey is currently emblematic of a clear message from Vincent Kompany at FC Bayern. It’s not just about form, not just about injuries – but about attitude, discipline and internal rules
In the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, the reasons why the Frenchman has recently fallen behind and what signal the coach has sent out with this were discussed in detail
The origins of the current situation surrounding Sacha Boey do not lie in the past few days, but go back several weeks. In the podcast, Tobi Altschäffl describes an incident from the match at Union Berlin on 8 November. Vincent Kompany had scheduled Boey for a substitution – but the right-back was not ready for action
Christian Falk explains the coach’s internal rule: „Be ready – shoes on, shin guards on, taped up.“ For Kompany, this rule is non-negotiable. It’s not just about order, but also about respect for the team and coaching staff. Boey, however, was not prepared, which is why Kompany made a clear decision and left him out
Altschäffl recalls a direct conversation: „There was a thunderstorm – one on one, typical Kompany.“ The coach deliberately refrained from exposing Boey in front of the team, but sent an unmistakable signal in a personal conversation
Illness, form – and a deliberate example
This was compounded in the weeks that followed by a gastrointestinal illness that kept Boey out of action. But it became clear in the podcast: the illness is only part of the truth. Falk emphasizes that Kompany was not satisfied with the player’s behaviour in the phase before that. „That’s when he really put him on the pot,“ the BILD head of soccer says clearly
The case is particularly explosive in light of Kompany’s sporting situation. The Frenchman’s recent performances have not been convincing, while the sporting management around Max Eberl has signalled that a sale in winter is not out of the question. Kompany deliberately set an example in this situation. „It’s easier to make an example of a player you don’t need for the starting eleven,“ explains Falk openly
It is important to note that Kompany is not seen as vindictive. Altschäffl emphasizes that the coach would use Boey again if he is fit and ready. But the signal to the team has long been sent. Discipline and commitment are more important than names – regardless of market value.