Talking at his post-match press convention (through @iMiaSanMia) following Bayern Munich’s 4-1 loss to Barcelona, head coach Vincent Kompany reacted to the loss.
Within the first half-hour of the sport final evening, Bayern might have simply received having had the higher probabilities and after having extra management of the ball. Nevertheless, their excessive line proved to be their downfall as particular person errors alongside the tempo of the Barca entrance three proved deadly as all 4 of the host’s targets got here from Bayern’s aggressive excessive line.
On the loss, Kompany mentioned:
“After we concede such a transparent defeat, we shouldn’t be searching for excuses. We should always simply study in a short time so we are able to present a greater degree towards Bochum on Sunday”
The loss had additionally introduced into query Kompany’s lack of tactical flexibility as when it was 3-1 even 2-1 to Barcelona, it will have made sense to vary the tactical method, this meant that the Belgian was requested about his type of play being too attacking in massive video games, Kompany replied:
“I believe each groups did that at this time. If we glance again to the press convention yesterday, the speak was concerning the reality we’re the workforce that conceded the fewest probabilities in Europe. We didn’t do the whole lot proper at this time, in any other case we wouldn’t lose 4-1. We should study from this recreation and see what we are able to do higher. That’s what’s going to occur”
Lastly, the start of his tenure noticed Bayern handed a sort fixture checklist however in latest weeks Bayern have confronted Aston Villa, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart and Barcelona and has solely received as soon as. On if final evening’s hosts have been the most effective workforce that Bayern have confronted, Kompany mentioned:
“Barça is a high workforce in Europe, so it’s not a shock. These are the video games we need to win and present the most effective model of Bayern Munich. Immediately congratulations to Barcelona for the win, for us it’s about studying from this to point out a greater degree within the Bundesliga after which come again to the Champions League and get extra wins”
On the weekend, Bayern journey to Bochum, a recreation on paper that they need to win particularly as Bochum have just lately fired head coach Peter Zeidler however final season the Ruhr Stadion performed host to a 4-2 loss for Bayern which was one other nail within the coffin for Bayern’s title problem with Leverkusen.
GGFN | Jack Meenan
