Former Manchester City legend and current Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has responded to critics who claimed his new role at Bayern Munich was “too big” for him. Kompany, who previously managed Burnley, faced skepticism after landing the prestigious job, but he has silenced doubters with a bright start to the season, including a commanding 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League yesterday.
The standout moment of the match was Harry Kane’s remarkable performance, netting four of Bayern’s nine goals at the Allianz Arena. This victory sent a strong message to Kompany’s detractors and showcased his team’s potential under his leadership.
When asked about those who questioned his readiness for the Bayern role, Kompany hit back with a powerful response. “I’ll tell you something in a quick way just to prove a point,” he said. “I was born in Brussels, my dad was a refugee who came from Congo. What are my chances of even playing in the Premier League, winning something as a player, playing for the national team? The odds were 0.000 something. Now, I’m a coach.”
Kompany emphasized his belief in resilience and self-confidence, refusing to be swayed by online criticism or external doubt. “Do you just stop believing in yourself and what you can achieve because of what other people say? The mentality is to keep going, and in the end, if you fail, you fail. If you succeed, you succeed. But you can always become better.”
The former Burnley boss shrugged off the negativity, adding, “Online you can always find stuff, so I really don’t take it personal.”
