Kompany expecting “top European level” standard from Flamengo

Here’s what Vincent Kompany has to say as he addressed the media in the mixed room.

Ahead of their Club World Cup last-16 clash with Flamengo, Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany attended his press conference. 

The Bavarians’ head coach discussed the importance of the tournament and have his thoughts on their Brazilian opponents.

“It’s difficult to categorize because, as Bayern Munich, you can’t say one competition is more important than another; they’re all important.

“When you analyze them [Flamengo], it’s very clear what they’re doing: They have clear ideas, and their players believe in those ideas.

“It’s a mix of top-level discipline in the defensive movement, and good attacking ideas. Flamengo brings all of that to the pitch.

“Of course, they’re a Brazilian team, but we’re expecting a game at a top European level,” he said.

Kompany also provided a brief personnel update, touching on the fitness of Jamal Musiala’s in particular.

“What’s important for Jamal is that he’s training and is available again – that’s better than not being there at all.

“But his role [tomorrow]? We’ll wait and see and decide tomorrow whether he can start.

“When you’re coming back from injury and haven’t had any friendlies, you have to integrate into the team in a competition,” he added.