Bayern Munich eyes Supercup after Asia tour, coach praises young talent

FC Bayern Munich is setting its sights on the upcoming German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund after a successful Asia tour. Sport director Max Eberl emphasized the need for preparation, stating, "The Dortmund team will try to win the first trophy with a knife between their teeth. But we want to win that too." The team concluded their tour with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, following a similar win against Jeju.

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We have Dortmund in the Supercup in 14 days. Then one should also be prepared for this game, because the Dortmund team will try to win the first trophy with a knife between their teeth. But we want to win that too.

Captain Manuel Neuer praised the team's performance despite challenging conditions. "We presented ourselves well, I am very satisfied," he said. "We still have test matches where we prepare ourselves for the Supercup. We take that very seriously, as was evident today." Goals from Minjae Kim and Luis Díaz secured the win against Aston Villa, though Neuer conceded a late goal to Joao Gomes.

Coach Vincent Kompany highlighted the progress of the players, particularly the younger ones. "I am impressed. We know who is participating and who is not. We always want to show what Bayern stands for. When I look at how the young players have performed, I am very pleased. Overall, all players have done very well," Kompany stated. He added, "We have spent a lot of time developing the players we saw today. And it is nice to get a reward for the work."

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The conditions were not easy, but we presented ourselves well, I am very satisfied.

Several key players, including Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Harry Kane, are still absent following their World Cup commitments. Joshua Kimmich is also sidelined with a minor injury sustained during the World Cup. "We want to use the short time until the season starts, but also take precautions and not do anything too extreme," Kompany explained.

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We still have test matches where we prepare ourselves for the Supercup. We take that very seriously, as was evident today.

Club officials also reported a positive financial outcome from the tour, with board member Rouven Kasper noting record revenue. "The trip was profitable," he said, adding that the large delegation underscored the trip's importance. "We all worked hard for seven days, and each area, in my opinion, has set new benchmarks."

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I am impressed. We know who is participating and who is not. We want to always show what Bayern stands for. When I look at how the young players have performed, I am very pleased. Overall, all players have done very well.