‘The hunger remains’ — Vincent Kompany on what makes Bayern Munich star Michael Olise special
The FC Bayern coach won’t take credit for Olise’s development — and talked ‘next steps’.
Michael Olise has experienced a meteoric rise in his footballing career and profile since joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, coinciding with the appointment of current head coach Vincent Kompany to lead the team. However, Kompany is careful not to claim credit for Olise's impressive performances.
When asked about Olise's progress by Sky Germany's Torben Hoffmann, the Bayern coach expressed his appreciation for having a player of Olise's caliber. Kompany stated that a player with talent like Olise will always succeed, adding that it isn't just his talent, but also his mentality and attention to detail that sets him apart. He noted that Olise consistently shows exceptional vision and foresight, even during training sessions.
Kompany further reinforced his belief in Olise's world-class status, emphasizing that this judgment is not solely based on Kompany's experience as a coach, but also as a teammate of similarly talented players. The most crucial aspect for a coach, according to Kompany, is ensuring that the hunger to excel remains, even when players move to new environments where constant praise is absent.
In such situations, the coach's role is to discuss strategies for continuous improvement, rather than trying to mold a player into a world-class athlete. Kompany made it clear that such transformation is beyond a coach's control, as the player already possesses the necessary qualities.
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