""Louis van Gaal managed that [playing attractive football]. Or Čik Čajkovski, under whom we were promoted to the Bundesliga in 1965. And our current coach, Vincent Kompany, also fits into this category," Rummenigge said in comments captured by Sport Bild (via @iMiaSanMia). "Because we had a difficult time with Thomas Tuchel, and that period wasn't very successful either. In 2023, we didn't win the title on our own merits; Dortmund squandered or gave away the title, depending on how you want to put it."
""With Vinnie, the enjoyment has returned, as you can see from the style of play, which is entertaining. With him, we are back at a level where you can say: 'That's FC Bayern-like When I go to the stadium, I just want to watch good matches. Ideally, I also want to see a successful FC Bayern. What's often forgotten is that football is a game and should be fun."
Vincent Kompany's second season has delivered entertaining, high-quality, Bayern-style football and renewed enjoyment at the club after a difficult, pragmatic spell under Thomas Tuchel. The team now emphasizes attractive, watchable play that reconnects fans with the spectacle of matches while also pursuing success. Comparisons are drawn to past eras of flair, including promotion under Čik Čajkovski in 1965 and Louis van Gaal's teams. The return of enjoyable football is highlighted alongside the caveat that winning remains crucial; pragmatic, unattractive approaches face criticism when they do not bring trophies.
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