Tower: Kane’s defensive efforts are too little talked about. Neuer gives people a great sense of security behind him.
About Kompany's contract extension
- We are all very happy that he has renewed his contract, the whole team is very happy, and the entire club is very happy!
About playing against Club Brugge
- I played them three years ago in Leverkusen and they are used to being dominant in their league. They are a good team that cannot be underestimated and we have to take this game seriously.
About Kompany
- We did not make a big fuss about this, and in the team meeting he only talked about the next opponent. He gives off a calm vibe and is focused on the essence of football. That’s what we do, and that’s definitely what sets him apart.
About Kane
– Too little is said about the job Kane does on the defensive end. It's that spirit that drives us all, especially when pressing one-on-one - when the opponent is deep in the defence, Kane will follow up and defend aggressively. This attitude cannot be taught, you must be willing to do it yourself - and when someone like Kane does it, he will drive the whole team, which is why he is so special!
About the team’s outstanding defense
– We all have confidence in our jobs and we help each other out on the court. Ultimately, it's not just about the backs, it's about the whole team working together - and everything is fitting right now. It feels very good and we concede very few goals as a result.
About your central defender partner
- Upamecano is a very comprehensive central defender. He is extremely aggressive, fast and performs well in confrontations. He's brave enough to attack and carry the ball forward - I'm very, very fond of him, he's doing really well and it's fun to play with him. And Kim Min-jae, he is also very aggressive, performs well in confrontations, and moves forward proactively. It's great to see such a high level of quality in this position and it makes us all better.
About Neuer
- I am familiar with the feeling of playing with him from the national team, and it is the same feeling in the club - it is just that we play together more often. When long balls come he is always very positive, always there, behind you and giving a great sense of security. This gives a good feeling to the whole team, especially each of the centre-backs.
About the process of integrating into Bayern
- For me, the Club World Cup helps me get to know my teammates better, which is different from ordinary summer preparations. We spent more time together, which gave me the opportunity to get to know everyone better. I feel very comfortable and have settled in here very well.
About the importance of recovery
-During the intensive stages of competition, recovery is very important. I don't focus on fancy methods and focus more on the basics: good sleep, a healthy diet and adequate hydration, with saunas and cold baths as extras - just focus on these and the recovery will be great.
