Kompany encourages Bayern to keep faith in goal as they cope with injury problems

Bayern Munich will face Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in the first leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Kompany said the team must unite to cope with the challenges brought by injuries and have confidence in scoring goals.

In the focus match of the Champions League round of 16, Bayern Munich defeated the strong opponent Leverkusen with a total score of 5-0 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. But in terms of the current lineup, Bayern Munich is facing the absence of many players, including striker Kingsley Coman, midfielder Musiala and defender Alphonso Davies.

Bayern Munich coach Kompany said, "We will only look forward and believe that the players who will play tomorrow will be able to perform for us and strive for results. Don't forget that these players who are about to play are also an important part of our journey to today. I will not complain, nor will I change my goals because of injuries. My thoughts are only focused on how we can play at our best level."

In terms of the record of confrontation, Bayern Munich has achieved 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 matches against Inter Milan in all competitions.

Kompany said, "Inter Milan is a team that always finds opportunities. They are not only threatening in counterattacks, but also do very well in offense and set pieces. They can score a lot of goals because they have many excellent players. But the same is true for us, we can also score a lot of goals."

“It’s usually difficult to score many goals against Leverkusen, but you have to believe in scoring goals. It’s not just about overall performance, but also about grasping some key moments. There may be opportunities for set pieces, so we have to seize the opportunities at that moment. We can analyze what Inter Milan did well from a technical and tactical level, but attitude and fighting spirit are equally important.”

In addition, Kompany said, "We showed this in the last round against Leverkusen. For me, the most important thing is that the team is ready tomorrow and shows our attitude."

As for the injury problems faced by the team, Kompany said: "We have played in the absence of Musiala before, and we can find solutions, including some creative ways to deal with it. Musiala cannot be directly replaced, so we need to rely on collective strength to deal with it.

"The focus in recent days has been on preparing for the game against Inter Milan, not just me, but the entire coaching staff and players. The announcement of a legend like Muller's departure is bound to cause a lot of discussion, which is understandable and a good thing. But my responsibility is to ensure that training is arranged properly and make the right decisions in the lineup."