Matthäus: Kompany brings back the Mia-san-Mia spirit at Bayern | OneFootball

It seems that not only sports, but also the atmosphere is changing at FC Bayern. The influence of Vincent Kompany apparently goes far beyond the pitch.

Lothar Matthäus sees clear signs of a real change of course at Säbener Straße. In an interview with kicker, the record national player emphasized that something decisive had changed in the club over time: "I see many people on the street who work for FC Bayern. I just have to look into their faces, for over a year now there's been a smile again, they're going to work with pleasure, which wasn't the case in several years before, there was a lack of appreciation."

It wasn't about money, but about the small gestures - an aspect that apparently got lost after Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stepped back.

Style of play with a positive impact on atmosphere

Matthäus sees the new head coach Vincent Kompany as a decisive factor for the cultural shift at the record champion. The team's style of play has changed noticeably and also has an impact on the atmosphere in the club, he emphasized: "Bayern plays attractively, aggressively early on the ball, dominantly, with joy of playing. You can feel that in the club." For the 64-year-old, it's clear: the "Mia san mia" feeling, which in recent years was more of a slogan than an attitude, is getting substance again.

Matthäus sees Kompany's role as central, but success in Munich is always linked to clear results: "Kompany fits this team, but he needs a title." While it's always about trophies at Bayern, the way to get there is just as important. "At Bayern, it will also depend on how you play in the Champions League."

The previous season was a good example of this: "I liked that last season: a dominant championship, an unfortunate exit against Inter and in the cup against Leverkusen, and attractive football."

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