Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany sound ready and prepared to face FC Augsburg and its new coach Sandro Wagner — the former Bayern striker.
“I always assume that every team playing against Bayern feel like they’re going for a title. We’ve seen that a lot. But you can’t underestimate how hungry we are, how up we are for this game. We’ve got a lot of quality but don’t just want to be judged on quality. The foundation is hard work, battling and players who are willing to go to the limit. We take
our basics into each game, which are the hunger to win – also tomorrow,” said Kompany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “It’s always fascinating when a new coach (Wagner) arrives. It brings new ideas and new challenges for us. You study your opponent with great interest. I don’t know him personally, but I know what he’s done in the past, in Unterhaching and in the national team. But it’s about this game. I hope we can repeat our performance from the Leipzig game so we have the best chance of winning.”
Kompany should have a full boat to face FC Augsburg and seems at ease with his current roster, despite rumors that there could be reinforcement arriving within days.
“Everyone who was involved last time is fine,” said Kompany. “My role is to make the lineup and try to bring energy to the team for each game. We’re always communicating internally. It’s important that we do our work calmly and not make a lot of noise publicly. The guys who will be there tomorrow have the capacity to win. That’s the most important thing for the next 24 hours.”
Bayern Munich will hit the road to face off with its old striker — and academy product — Sandro Wagner.
Wagner is now the coach at FC Augsburg and got his team off to a good start in the Bundesliga with a big win over SC Freiburg. Now, though, the stakes are higher as Bayern Munich will roll into town for what should be a major test for Die Fuggerstädter. Let’s get into it, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- What to watch for with FC Augsburg.
- How Wagner can build a winner (Hint: It will not be easy).
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
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