Oliver Kahn expressed no relief after his sacking by Bayern Munich, despite the challenges he faced during his brief tenure. Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany, who replaced him, has garnered strong backing from both the Bayern Munich board and the squad. Thomas Müller, despite limited playing time, has praised Kompany’s tactical approach, and former coach Pep Guardiola also offered positive feedback on his leadership abilities, further solidifying the trust in Kompany’s role at the club.
Oliver Kahn Felt No Relief After Bayern Munich Sacking
Oliver Kahn’s time as CEO of Bayern Munich was brief, lasting just one season before he was replaced. He acknowledged the responsibilities of the role and was ready to embrace the challenge.
“Relief? No. I wanted to take on this responsibility and was very happy to do so, Kahn said (Sports Illustrated Germany as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia). “Bringing together the economic, sporting, and sports-political aspects of a global club was exactly what I wanted to do. For me, it was an inner obligation to give something back to the club I played for for 14 years. But in a world like Munich, it’s very difficult to initiate necessary changes and to take new paths.”
While some criticized Kahn’s performance, the former goalkeeper insisted that his actions during his tenure were the best choices for the club. “I’m still convinced today that the adjustments we made were absolutely the right ones for FC Bayern,” the 55-year-old said. “There’s a nice expression in the business world: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast.’ – In other words: A company’s culture is always stronger than any strategy, no matter how promising it seems. I was absolutely aware of that. But FC Bayern is very political, and the forces are working from different directions. Getting that under control is the biggest challenge.”
Vincent Kompany Has the Backing of Bayern Munich’s Board
Bayern Munich faced difficulty in finding a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, which came as a surprise to many. Eventually, they hired Vincent Kompany, giving him the task of managing a club in complete disarray. However, things haven’t been looking promising lately.
Bayern Munich’s last three matches have ended in either a draw or a loss, which are far from ideal outcomes. While it’s too early to draw conclusions from just three games, and the team isn’t in freefall yet, critics are already beginning to speak out.
Bayern Munich has made it clear to both its supporters and critics that they have complete faith in Vincent Kompany’s coaching abilities, as well as his overall footballing intelligence. The trust in Kompany doesn’t just come from the board—he also enjoys the support of the squad. A recent report by Frank Linkesch, shared by @iMiaSanMia, highlights that Thomas Müller, despite seeing limited game time under Kompany, has publicly praised the Belgian coach’s tactical approach and style of play. Müller’s endorsement speaks volumes, especially considering his usual preference for a more direct and traditional style. Uli Hoeneß, a key figure in Bayern’s history, has also expressed his agreement with Müller’s positive assessment of Kompany, further solidifying the backing from the club’s leadership.
In addition to internal support, Bayern Munich reached out to Pep Guardiola to get his take on Kompany. As a former player of Guardiola’s at Manchester City, Kompany was well-positioned to be evaluated by the renowned coach. Although Guardiola has been criticized in the past for excessively praising players, especially in public settings, those familiar with his approach believe that his internal assessments are thoughtful and genuine. When it came to Kompany, the former Bayern coach had nothing but praise, emphasizing his leadership qualities, tactical acumen, and ability to manage at the highest level. Guardiola’s glowing review has only added to the growing confidence in Kompany’s ability to lead Bayern Munich forward.
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