Let’s see if Kompany’s FC Bayern can end the season as strong as they started it.
Since Hansi Flick steered Bayern Munich to a historic second treble, no manager has come close to replicating the form the German side enjoyed in the 2019/20 season. Julian Nagelsmann showed promise, however, failed to keep Bayern on a consistent run of form. Thomas Tuchel came in after Nagelsmann’s shock dismissal in an attempt to steady the ship, but the 52-year-old manager did the complete opposite, ending his relationship with ‘Die Roten’ after steering them to their first trophyless season in 12 years. You know what they say, though — third time lucky.
Vincent Kompany, the third manager to take the helm since Flick’s departure, has completely transformed Bayern. Despite a polarizing opening season, the Belgian manager has stamped his mark since, creating a new, exciting identity for Bayern. Kompany continues to lead ‘Die Rekordmeister’ in what is officially their best-ever start to a season, which also happens to be a new record across Europe’s top 5 leagues, pipping AC Milan’s long-standing record of 13 straight wins across all competitions.
Kompany’s exploits at Bayern haven’t gone unnoticed by Bayern and Germany legend, Philipp Lahm, who gave the 39-year-old manager the ultimate praise as well as issuing a challenge for good measure.
“He has brought calm to the club,” declared the managing director of DFB-EURO GmbH (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “That wasn’t the case before. There have been many coaching changes, and it’s difficult to bring calm to a club like FC Bayern. They’ve managed that now. Nevertheless, we’ll have to wait and see how good the team really is when they advance in the Champions League and the knockout matches come up.”
A compliment from the likes of Lahm, one of Bayern and Germany’s greatest leaders of all time, is proof of concept. However, it remains to be seen whether Kompany can turn this Bayern side into the final product. Something we will only find out come the end of the season.
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