The former legend of Bayern Munich and the German national team, Philipp Lahm, gave an interview to Kicker in which he spoke about the current situation of his former club, now coached by Kompany: “Things have improved. What Kompany did was give clarity. Kim and Upamecano are established central defenders and play regularly. This gives them the self-confidence they lacked before.”
The “before” refers to the time of Kompany’s predecessor in charge, Thomas Tuchel, who initially put his faith in Upamecano and Kim, but shortly thereafter in Matthijs de Ligt and Winter. “Without clarity” – says Lahm – “no defense and no team can have security, this was what was missing before Kompany. Up front there is the central axis with Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane. And four equally talented wingers “. Yet the eight-time German champion warns: “Bayern are still not as stable as they sometimes seem. Even now, as we see from time to time, there is still a lot to do.”
However, regarding the Champions League final that Bayern could play at home, Lahm is optimistic: “Is this enough to think about the final at home? I think so. Many apparently great players are in decline and have to fight: Manchester City, PSG… For them the important thing is to get into the top 24. Bayern always has the possibility of reaching the final.”