In this video
- Kompany said it was obviously easy to see Arteta would become a coach, as he was the assistant and it felt like a natural progression. Guardiola played an incredible role in his own career too.
- Kompany said Guardiola was the architect, but behind him were people giving feedback and challenging him, and Arteta was definitely that person. No one was necessarily surprised when he became a manager.
“…when they defend the box there's not many teams in the world who do better than them…”
- Kompany said he loves every bit of the challenge, with both teams in a good phase. The team that wins makes a big step towards direct qualification through the first eight places.
- Asked about similarities with Arsenal, Kompany said the question does not bother him and he does not want to talk down Guardiola's role. But the two teams are very different.
- Asked how disruptive Arsenal's set plays are, Kompany said they are only a fraction, but a part of the game you have to take care of. You recognise their strengths but believe in your own.
Vincent Kompany opens up about Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal vs Bayern, praising his evolution and tactical brilliance. In this press conference Kompany reflects on their time together under Pep Guardiola and shares why Mikel Arteta was always destined to coach at the highest level.
As Bayern prepare to face Arsenal in the Champions League, Vincent Kompany highlights the Gunners’ strengths from physicality to flawless set-piece structure and explains why Arteta’s Arsenal is now a benchmark team in World Football.
Despite Pep Guardiola’s influence, Kompany makes clear that Mikel Arteta’s rise is unique and well-earned.
