Routine job in the DFB-Pokal: Will Kompany rest Bayern stars? | OneFootball

FC Bayern have to play in Wiesbaden this evening. There, a mandatory task awaits in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Will Vincent Kompany rotate his squad against the third-division team?

In the last two competitive matches, Vincent Kompany relied on the same starting eleven. In both games, FC Bayern delivered a convincing performance, with the offense in particular drawing attention. However, in the past five years, the record champions have often been eliminated early from the DFB-Pokal. This could be a reason why the FCB coach might once again stick with his established lineup.

At the press conference on Tuesday, the 39-year-old addressed exactly this topic. He explained: “It’s not about resting players. We’ve started very well. If Leon Goretzka gets through the final training session, he’ll be involved as normal. Everyone from the weekend is included. I don’t like the word rotation.”

His clear message: “We want to go to Berlin, we want to reach the final. I have the utmost respect for the opponent. I will field a team that can win this game. Of course, we want everyone to stay fit and we can’t afford to do anything crazy.”

“We are the best team in Germany”

In this context, Kompany was also asked about the unsuccessful years in the DFB-Pokal. “If it happens once, it can be down to luck. You have to have self-confidence. We know that we are the best team in Germany. To win the cup, you have to want it more than the others. The motivation to be fully present from the very start in every game – only then can you avoid making big mistakes,” said the successful coach.

He added: “The main thing is that you don’t say: You can’t rest against a third-division team.”

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