"There are drills where he joins in or briefly demonstrates something. Not for very long, though. He makes a lot of corrections, and that makes you realize the details he pays attention to. These details can be tiny, but if you change them, the risk of conceding a goal is much lower. Just because you've adjusted a position. That's really impressive," said Tah."
"Many details, but also how important it is to communicate on the pitch. That's what he expects from me, but he emphasizes again and again how much you can compensate for with that. When the team is compact, when we have to defend deep, when the right time is to press high. The kind of communication he teaches us makes a huge difference on the pitch."
Jonathan Tah began working with Vincent Kompany after joining Bayern Munich in summer 2025. Kompany participates in drills and briefly demonstrates techniques while making frequent corrections that highlight tiny positional details. Adjusting small positional elements reduces the risk of conceding goals by improving defensive spacing and reactions. Kompany places strong emphasis on on-pitch communication, teaching when the team should be compact, when to defend deep, and when to press high. Tah credits these coaching methods with enhancing his communication, defensive awareness, and overall effectiveness as a centre back.
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