Kompany calls for unity among Bayern Munich as they deal with injury problems

Bayern Munich will face St. Pauli at the Allianz Arena in the 27th round of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. To deal with the team's current injury problems, Kompany hopes that the players will unite to face the challenges and do their best to win every victory.

After a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin in the last round of the league, Bayern Munich currently ranks first in the standings with 62 points, 3 points ahead of Leverkusen, which is in second place and has played one game more.

Bayern Munich coach Kompany said, "I spent a week studying St. Pauli. Although they don't score many goals, they rarely concede goals and are still very threatening on the offensive end. They often enter the penalty area, are full of energy, and have the ability to press high. The most important thing is that we must respect our opponents and have confidence in ourselves. We hope to perform at our best, and there is no doubt about the team's motivation for this game."

It is worth noting that Bayern Munich's lineup currently has many injury problems, including goalkeepers Neuer and Upamecano, and defender Alphonso Davies is out for the season due to a torn ligament.

Kompany said, "Neuer's injury is a calf problem. I know this kind of injury is tricky, but it's not serious, and he still needs time to recover. I can't give a specific return time, I just hope he can recover as soon as possible. We still have enough players available in our defense. Ito Hiroki and Stanisic were absent due to injuries at the beginning of the season, and Goretzka has proved that he can play this position. Every player needs to be flexible, and if the team needs it, they must fill the gap."

"It is a shame that Alphonso Davies and Upamecano are out, as we are at a crucial stage now. But we have dealt with absences many times this season and have always found solutions. Hopefully this wave of injuries will bring the team together. In this situation, the most important thing is how we respond."

Kompany also stressed, "No excuses can be given. Our goal is to win the next game. We must quickly adjust our mentality and focus on what we can control. We have no way out and must go all out to achieve our goals."

"This is not the first time the team has been without a key player this season. The first reaction to the injury news is certainly not pleasant, but then we must quickly move on. The injured players will get all the support of the team, and others will shoulder the responsibility, and we must perform well and win the game."

As for facing competition from Leverkusen, Kompany said, "Our mentality is to assume that Leverkusen will win all the remaining games, so we must win all of them ourselves. The best way is to reset everything and deal with it with the expectation that Leverkusen will win all of them. This is a healthy pressure, and it is also the mentality we should have in the final stage of the season."