Kompany praises Benfica: «When they enter the area they are at the best level»
Bayern coach speaks about the qualities of Bruno Lage’s team, highlighting Di María and Otamendi
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany previewed the clash with Benfica , scheduled for this Wednesday, and praised Bruno Lage’s men.
“They are extremely good in both penalty areas. They have players who can be very dangerous throughout the game. But when they enter the penalty area, for me, they are at their best. That makes sense with the experience of Di María and other players. If they defend their own area, they also have good players with Nicolás Otamendi and two good defenders. They produce good moments on both sides and that is how you win games,” said the Belgian.
On the importance of the match against the Eagles, given the Bavarians’ defeats against Barcelona and Aston Villa , Kompany stressed that every match should be treated as a final: «I think the most important thing is to have the mentality that every game is a final. It’s a mentality that I also used in my playing career. If we reach the final, we can treat the games as normal games. That won’t change for the following games.»
The objective, he assures, is to obtain the three points, in a duel against «a traditional club» in the Champions League : «We just have to focus on our best performance. This is a Champions League game against a traditional club. But, even so, what we are doing now has helped us score 50 goals and helped us win many times. It is not always perfect, but we react. That is why we are very confident for this game. We will always adapt a little tactically and take the steps that are best for the team, in a very pragmatic way. We just want to win again.»
The Bayern helmsman was also asked about Palhinha ‘s style of play , which is often considered aggressive: «Of course he has a role and of course what matters is the role that is being played. You always need to have emotions to play football. That’s not a bad thing, I think. This is not a 19-year-old Vincent Kompany. I may have made those mistakes. But this is a 19-year-old player. He is an experienced player. When the game starts, it is Bayern who start the game.»
