""We're simply not doing the basic things anymore. We're lacking that counter-pressing immediately after losing possession. I've noticed that from the sidelines. That's why we're making so many long runs - and conceding so many goals.""
""No, of course not. The young player made a mistake in this interview. You can't counter-press a hundred times if you lose possession quickly. That's the problem. The problem isn't the intention behind the counter-pressing. It's about not always feeling like you have to score 3-4 goals in the first 10-15 minutes and rush things. That's not possible. We started well for 10 minutes, then lost a bit of patience, and then it just gets more difficult. I'll definitely speak to him [Bischof] about it. I'm sure he'll say the same thing in a few years," Kompany told Sky Germany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)."
""Maybe it was an honest assessment, maybe it was a critique, but either way, Kompany let it be known that he did not agree with Bischof.""
Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0, and Tom Bischof attributed the team’s issues to failing basic actions, especially counter-pressing immediately after losing possession. He linked the lack of counter-pressing to long runs and conceding many goals. Vincent Kompany disagreed with Bischof’s framing, saying counter-pressing cannot be executed repeatedly if possession is lost quickly. Kompany emphasized that the issue is not the intention behind counter-pressing but the need to avoid rushing and unrealistic expectations to score early. He said Bayern started well, then lost patience, making the situation harder. He indicated he would speak to Bischof about the interview and expected him to understand later.
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