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Ambitious Kompany eyes Supercup title in Dortmund
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Ambitious Kompany eyes Supercup title in Dortmund

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany expressed high ambitions for the upcoming Supercup final against Borussia Dortmund, emphasizing the desire to win an away title.
  • Sport Director Max Eberl called the match a "first real challenge" for the team before the Bundesliga season starts.
  • Key players like Harry Kane and Michael Olise, despite returning late from vacation, are expected to start, with Kompany stating they will play as long as they can contribute.

Bayern Munich is gearing up for the season's first competitive match, the German Supercup against rivals Borussia Dortmund, with coach Vincent Kompany setting a determined tone. "I believe there is nothing more beautiful than winning a title away in Dortmund," Kompany stated, highlighting the significance of the fixture. He dismissed any notion of downplaying the Supercup's importance, asserting that "quality and power of the Dortmund team are high" and that "there is no more difficult task in the Bundesliga."

I believe there is nothing more beautiful than winning a title away in Dortmund.

— Vincent KompanyCoach Vincent Kompany's statement on the significance of winning the Supercup in Dortmund.

Sporting director Max Eberl echoed this sentiment, labeling the prestigious clash a "first real challenge" for the league and cup winners just a week before the Bundesliga kicks off. BVB CEO Lars Ricken added to the rivalry's intensity, admitting he would prefer not to see Bayern celebrating a title at their stadium. This exchange underscores the high stakes and fierce competition expected between the two German giants.

The quality and power of the Dortmund team are high. There is no more difficult task in the Bundesliga.

— Vincent KompanyKompany's assessment of the opponent ahead of the Supercup final.

Despite some players returning late from their World Cup break, Bayern appears ready to field a strong squad. While Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, and Lennart are still sidelined due to injuries, new signings Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown are set to make their competitive debuts. Star players Harry Kane and Michael Olise, along with Dayot Upamecano, who only resumed training a week ago, are likely to be in the starting lineup.

Honestly, I don't want to see Bayern celebrating a title in our stadium.

— Lars RickenBorussia Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken's remark on facing Bayern Munich.

Kompany indicated a pragmatic approach to player management, stating, "If one is tired, he comes off. If one can keep going, he stays on. We just want to win." This suggests a focus on securing the victory, even with players potentially not at peak fitness yet, emphasizing the team's immediate goal of starting the season with a trophy.

If one is tired, he comes off. If one can keep going, he stays on. We just want to win.

— Vincent KompanyKompany's approach to player selection and the team's objective.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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