Kompany: PSG are one of the favorites for the Champions League this season and we are moving in a similar direction to them

November 4 News At 4:00 a.m. on November 5, in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, Bayern will play against Paris Saint-Germain. Before the game, Bayern coach Kompany attended the press conference. He talked about some of the team's current situation.

How to beat Paris Saint-Germain?

——We must believe that we can do it, and we also need a perfect game. We will face the Champions League champions, who are also one of the favorites to win this season. Playing away from home is even more difficult, but we have to believe we have a chance.

About the analysis of opponents

- In fact, we watched all their games, and there will always be some new situations that we need to observe. Time is tight and we need to make a lot of preparations. We are used to this rhythm and enjoy it. They are a good team and we have to analyze it.

Discussing the referee tomorrow

- I've been relegated with Burnley before - you learn from your mistakes.

What impresses you most about Paris Saint-Germain?

- I was very impressed with their team spirit, their ability to win the ball back and the individual abilities of their players. As far as PSG is concerned, focusing on one player is not enough, they have always had world-class players. We have these great qualities too - that's why tomorrow's game will be so exciting.

About Neuer's contract extension

- As Neuer mentioned those factors, it is entirely up to him and there is no need to impose any time pressure. This is the club's decision, not Neuer's or my own. The important thing is that he enjoys the game and continues to maintain his current competitive form. We will discuss this when the time comes.

About personal strength

- Of course, winning the game requires personal strength, and we cannot ignore this. But what makes this team so strong is how well they work together as a unit in all phases of the game. Nuno Mendes certainly has many great qualities and he is constantly improving. But each of our positions also has its own advantages.

The key to tomorrow

- Luis Enrique said the same thing, we basically have similar conditions. The game is not just about control and of course that's what people want to see tomorrow. We have played against each other twice, and each time we gave it our all. If everyone is healthy - we and PSG are almost all healthy - then tomorrow will be a very exciting game.

If you only look at the game results, you will find that Paris Saint-Germain is struggling in the league stage. However, they are a team that dominates every game and they performed well in their last league game. In the Club World Cup, they achieved good results with significantly improved players. We are going in a similar direction to PSG, they are improving all the time and these kind of games often depend on little details.

Have you decided on the starting lineup?

- For such an important game, I always consider which players will play a key role. I'll have some thoughts before the game, but the final decision will be made tomorrow morning. It can be said that it is 90% confirmed now, and it will be 100% confirmed on the day of the competition.

About Luis Enrique

- He coached a team with the world's top stars and brought revolutionary ideas. The club has backed him and he's implemented that philosophy with a lot of young players - what he's done is impressive. He also received a lot of criticism, and I still remember some doubts after the game last November. But by the end of the season, everyone said he was the best coach. It's wonderful to see this development. I have a lot of respect for Luis Enrique, but I still want to win tomorrow.

About reputation and the importance of this game

- This is a game in the league stage, but it is very important for us. Not all teams face the same opponents, and our schedule is one of the toughest. The winner of tomorrow's game will take a big step towards the top eight. Of course, the game is also about prestige. This is an important game for both teams.

About Upamecano's future

- I always feel that my players are better than other players, and Upamecano is an absolutely indispensable member of our team. Our club has very clear roles for players and I am not the only one who makes decisions. I can assess his playing qualities and I think he is a very good player who is happy here.

Back to tomorrow's game

- For us, a win means a big step towards the top eight - and the same for PSG. Frequent confrontations between the two teams will naturally create competition. The past few duels have also been very exciting, allowing fans to feast their eyes. Hopefully tomorrow’s game will go as we wish, but because both teams are very strong individually, it’s difficult to predict the outcome of the game.

About Kane’s role

– We’ve been discussing this a lot this season. But his role hasn't changed much from last season. Kane is very experienced, he has a good feel for the game and I hope to give him enough free space. As coaches, we have a lot of ideas, but a lot of the ideas are also provided by the players. The important thing is to maintain balance and support the players.