Speaking at a press conference together with his coach Kompany, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer commented: “It’s new for all of us, like the start of the championship. Ultimately, the important thing is that the final is in Munich and we want to be there. We are excited to start. What can we learn from the game in Kiel? The way we started the game and continued was a demonstration from us. We want to take this into the game against Dynamo and start well. Dynamo will try to narrow the space.
We do our analysis, we know their strengths and weaknesses. It is always useful to play fast, to have the right position. We know that their number 10 Martin Baturina is a good player. Bruno Petkovic in the front line also has a presence in the area. We have to be careful.
2012 was also a season without trophies, which we just had again. Everyone remembers what happened next. The motivation in the team is great. Of course it would be nice to reach the final in our city. We have to do our part from the first game. Future plans? I don’t start the season to say goodbye at the end. I feel very good, I am able to perform. Time will tell how things will go, whether I am still enjoying myself or whether the club needs me.”