Vincent Kompany described Thomas Muller as “legend” but played the attention surrounding the release of the Bayern Munich striker at the end of this season after a 25 -year -old association with the club.
Manager Kompany was immediately questioned about the release of Muller, which was announced on Saturday at his press conference before his first quarter -final of the Champions League as a coach, when Italian leaders intervene in their German counterparts during the first leg on Tuesday (8:00 p.m. GMT).
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“I fully respect that this is a big problem for the public, but the preparation of the Inter has been our priority in the past few days – not only for me, but for all coaches and players,” Kompany said.
“We must respect that there is a lot to say when a great legend like Thomas Müller communicates that he leaves a club. It is understandable. But my role is that the training is fair, that we make the right decisions of who plays and not. ”
Injuries from Bayern vs inter
Jamal Musiala, who marked the equalizer of Bayern in their 3-1 Victory in Bundesliga in Augsburg Friday, is the most recent absent from Kompany after being replaced by Muller during this victory due to an injury to the hamstrings.
The goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, defenders Hiroki Ito and Dayot Upamecano and Widememen Alphonso Davies and Kingsley Coman also left, while Raphael Wariro and Aleksandar Pavlovic are doubts.
“I don’t think I can say too much about how we will react,” Kompany said. “We have already played without Jamal. We can find creative solutions we have.
“We cannot replace Jamal as if by his talent, so we have to solve things as a collective. We look to the future and assume that the guys playing can play and get the result.
“We cannot forget that the guys have all been involved in our trip so far where we are. I don’t want to moan things.
“I don’t want to change my goals because we have injuries. My thoughts concern what can happen when we get lost at our best. ”
Bayern Munich vs inter: Kompany calls for “character”
Inter has four clear points at the top of Serie A and conceded two goals in the Champions League of this season, one of whom came when they had 3-0 in advance against Feyenoord in the round of 16.
Kompany is naturally encouraged by his side 5-0 Global Victory On the defending German champion, Bayer Leverkusen in the last round.
“People nor do not score a lot of goals against Leverkusen, but you must have the belief,” he said, discussing the prospect of faced another difficult defense.
“They are a team that always their moments and which are always dangerous, not only on the counter. They are also good in construction and dishes.
“They score a lot of goals because they have good players. But we do it too. It’s not about the game, but moments.
“It could be an adjustment part for us. We must be there for these moments. We can talk about things that do well tactically, but there is also character, heart and emotions.
“All of this is one of them. The important thing for me is that we are mentally ready and show character. ”
Thomas Muller withdraws: “It is how it is”
Muller could make his ninth start of the campaign at the Allianz Arena and target his second goal in 2024/25. “You cannot replace Thomas Muller,” said teammate Konrad Laimer. “It is unique.
“I want to continue winning with him in recent weeks together, take as much as possible. Anyone can learn one or two of him, as he is relaxed before the games.
“It’s very fun with him in the locker room and on the field. I have to sit next to him in the locker room in the past two years and I have definitely recovered some sentences.
“He’s how he is. He is 100% faithful to what he does, and he has a character that you never find boring.
“This is how he is as a person: bring this joy, this pleasure and this energy that can improve everyone. He also wants to improve. ”
