Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has jumped to the defence of Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea loanee was overlooked for penalty duties during the 4-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. With talismanic striker Harry Kane sidelined through injury, Jackson returned to the starting line-up for the first time since January, putting in a performance that suggested he is finding his feet in Bavaria despite a difficult start to life in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich face a nervous wait over the fitness of Harry Kane ahead of their Champions League knockout tie against Atalanta. The England captain missed Friday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, and manager Vincent Kompany has offered a cryptic update on his availability.
Harry Kane’s relentless pursuit of Bundesliga history has hit a significant snag following news that the England captain will miss Bayern Munich's upcoming clash with Borussia Monchengladbach. The 32-year-old’s absence represents a major blow for Vincent Kompany as the clinical forward was closing in on the all-time single-season scoring mark.
Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has opened up on his meteoric rise at the Allianz Arena, paying a glowing tribute to the impact of head coach Vincent Kompany. The German international has become a mainstay in the Bavarian midfield, establishing himself as one of the most promising young talents in European football under the tutelage of the former Manchester City captain.
Bayern Munich currently sit top of the Bundesliga with 63 points and just 10 rounds to go, holding a commanding 11-point lead over Borussia Dortmund. With a spot in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals secured and their Champions League ambitions burning bright, the atmosphere at the club is reminiscent of their treble-winning campaign of 2020, according to Serge Gnabry. Under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, the dressing room spirit has reached levels not seen in years, leading many players to believe that a historic clean sweep of trophies is well within their grasp."
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has delivered an optimistic update regarding Manuel Neuer's fitness ahead of the highly anticipated Der Klassiker. The 39-year-old veteran goalkeeper has made a surprisingly rapid recovery from a calf injury and could make a dramatic return to the starting lineup against Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park this Saturday, providing a massive boost for the league leaders.
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been quizzed on Nicolas Jackson's future at the club amid speculation he will return to Chelsea at the end of the season. Jackson moved to the Bavarian giants on a season-long loan in the summer but his contract includes a buy option. However, it has been reported that Bayern do not plan to sign Jackson permanently and that he will head back to the Blues at the end of the season.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has explained how his own experiences as a player have helped him when it comes to coaching Harry Kane at the club. Kane has thrived since making the switch from Tottenham and scored a double on Saturday to take his tally to the season to 28 in the Bundesliga. Yet Kompany says his defensive efforts are also important to the team.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has criticised Benfica manager Jose Mourinho for bringing Eusebio’s name into the Vinicius Junior racism row that has been sparked on the back of an eventful Champions League clash at Estadio da Luz. Ex-Real Madrid coach Mourinho has sought to defend his player, Gianluca Prestianni, and Portuguese supporters.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has claimed his 'toughest opponent' during his playing days was not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, despite recognising the iconic duo as the 'best players' he came up against. Kompany made 621 senior appearances as a player between 2003 and 2020, most notably captaining Manchester City and the Belgium national team.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany believes Harry Kane is more interested in retaining the Bundesliga title than breaking Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in a season, though conceded the England captain could well have one eye on making history. Kane scored twice in Saturday's 3-0 win away at Werder Bremen to take his season tally to 26 in the German top flight.
Vincent Kompany has jokingly admitted that viral videos of his explosive dressing room tirades have left him on shaky ground as a parent, with his children having watched the X-rated clips on YouTube. The Bayern Munich boss revealed he has tried to tone down his language since moving to Germany, but warned his squad that he is still capable of losing his cool if he detects one specific attitude problem within the camp.
Harry Kane has revealed that he was told by Vincent Kompany, during his first conversation with the Bayern Munich head coach, that he would become “merciless” in the Belgian’s philosophy of football. Kompany succeeded Thoams Tuchel at the Allianz Arena in 2025 and helped prolific striker Kane to lift his fabled trophy curse when becoming a Bundesliga title winner.
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