Bastian Schweinsteiger full of praise for Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany

TL;DR

Bastian Schweinsteiger praised Vincent Kompany for his management of Bayern Munich, highlighting his effective communication and player protection. Bayern has had a strong season, but Schweinsteiger emphasizes the need for consistent success.

Key points

Bastian Schweinsteiger praised Vincent Kompany's management style.
Bayern Munich has had a strong season with multiple titles in contention.
Kompany's ability to protect players publicly is noteworthy.
Success is critical for Kompany to maintain his position at Bayern.

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23 April 2026, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: Soccer, men: DFB Cup, VfB Stuttgart - SC Freiburg, semi-final, MHPArena. Bastian Schweinsteiger stands in the stadium before the match. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to utilize or have utilized photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series. (Photo by Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images) Bundesliga Champions, on to the DFB-Pokal final, and in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, not to mention starting the season with the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. It’s not been a bad season for Bayern Munich by any stretch of the imagtion under Vincent Kompany and his side have scored over 115 goals in the Bundesliga alone this season. Losing out in the cup competitions would be devastating for the German *Rekordmeiste*r, but it would still be difficult not to applaud the brand of football they’ve been displaying throughout the course of the season. Kompany has them playing free flowing, attacking, possessive, expansive, and organized football and the amount of goals they’ve conceded from their past three matches doesn’t exactly do their overall season’s form justice. While speaking to Sport-Informations-Dienst (SID) last week, former Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinstieger couldn’t hold back his admiration for what Kompany’s been doing at Bayern since he’s taken over for Thomas Tuchel. “I think he’s doing a fantastic job of not only dealing with and talking to the team, but also how he brings it to the public,” Schweinsteiger explained (via ), making note of how the Belgian manager always protects his players in the public eye, which isn’t an easy thing to do at a club that’s been famously dubbed *FC Hollywood*. When Bayern had announced Kompany would be the man to take the managerial job after Tuchel, the decision was met with a fair amount of scrutiny on the back of the question of “is he experienced enough?” Earning a Premier League promotion with Burnley and then going back down to the Championship after managing Anderlecht doesn’t exactly bode a beamingly impressive coaching résumé, but Kompany was also a serial winner as a player at , which counts for something. Either way, Schweinsteiger knows that consistent success is the bare minimum at FC Bayern, which is a non-negotiable, ever. “Of courses Kompany still needs success, If you don’t have it, then it’s difficult,” he stressed. Not being a winner at Bayern can have the opposite effect and really put one squarely fixed under microscope. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Bastian Schweinsteiger say about Vincent Kompany's management at Bayern Munich?

Bastian Schweinsteiger praised Kompany for his fantastic job in managing the team and effectively communicating with both players and the public.

How has Bayern Munich performed under Vincent Kompany this season?

Bayern Munich has had a successful season, being Bundesliga Champions and reaching the DFB-Pokal final and UEFA Champions League semifinals, scoring over 115 goals in the Bundesliga.

What challenges does Vincent Kompany face as Bayern Munich's manager?

Kompany faces the challenge of needing consistent success at Bayern Munich, as failure to achieve this can put him under significant scrutiny.

Why was there skepticism about Kompany's appointment as Bayern Munich manager?

There was skepticism regarding Kompany's experience, given his mixed record with Burnley and Anderlecht before taking over at Bayern Munich.