FC Bayern confidently cleared the next hurdle in the DFB Cup. After the 65-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg, however, Nathaniel Brown didn’t focus solely on the game itself. The Bayern pro also had emotional words for head coach Vincent Kompany, who remains absent. The German national team player made it clear that the team is also playing for their ailing coach.
In an interview with ARD after the match, Brown expressed satisfaction with Munich’s performance. He noted that the German record champions’ standard of play remains the same regardless of the opponent. “We want to win every game, regardless of the opponent. We wanted to get through this cup match. We put in a good performance and deserved the win. Now we’re focusing on Saturday,” explained the Bayern star.
With that, Brown was already looking ahead to the upcoming Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund. For the 23-year-old, however, the joy of a successful cup night took center stage for the time being.
Brown on Kompany: “Of course, we’re also winning this for him.”
Brown’s comments about the Bayern coach, who is currently dealing with health issues, were particularly noteworthy.
When asked about Vincent Kompany, the defender made it clear that the team hadn’t forgotten their head coach, even during his absence. “Of course, we’re also winning for him. It’s really good that he’s back home now. He should rest, but I hope we’ll see him again soon,” Brown told ARD.
His words show just how much the Belgian’s health situation is on the team’s mind.
Kompany was admitted to the hospital last Friday after collapsing and had to undergo medical examinations there for several days.
Before the cup match against Magdeburg, sporting director Max Eberl finally announced the good news that the 40-year-old had been allowed to leave the hospital.
Kompany must continue to take it easy following a case of meningitis
At the same time, Eberl revealed the medical diagnosis for the first time. According to the diagnosis, meningitis had caused the Bayern coach’s collapse. Kompany is now allowed to continue his recovery at home. According to the sporting director, rest and medication are the top priorities for now.
It remains unclear when the Belgian will be able to return to the sidelines. The Munich club expects him to be out for several weeks and wants to give their head coach the time he needs to fully recover.
Until then, assistant coach Aaron Danks will continue to lead the team.
Brown reiterated after the cup match that Bayern intends to remain successful on the field despite the unusual situation.
The next major challenge for the record champions is already on the horizon this Saturday: the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund.