Kompany: No Excuses After Bayern Loss
It was a rough night for Burnley. A real gut punch. After a promising start to the season, they were soundly beaten by Bayern Munich in their Champions League group stage opener. And after the game, manager Vincent Kompany wasn't pulling any punches.
"We were outplayed," he said straight up. "There's no hiding from it. We didn't create enough chances, and we didn't defend well enough. We were second best in every aspect of the game. Bayern are a phenomenal team, sure, but there are no excuses. We have to be better."
Kompany's honesty is refreshing. He's not one to sugarcoat things, and that's what Burnley fans appreciate about him. He's demanding, but fair. He expects the best from his players, and he's not afraid to hold them accountable.
He's also not afraid to admit his mistakes. "We need to improve our tactics, our passing, our pressing, everything," he admitted. "We're going to analyze this game, learn from it, and come back stronger."
And that's the key. The beauty of football is that there's always a chance to redeem yourself. Burnley may have been humbled by Bayern, but they're still a team with ambition. They have the talent to compete, and with Kompany at the helm, they'll be back.
"We're not going to let this define our season," Kompany vowed. "We're going to learn from it, grow from it, and come back stronger. We have a lot of football to play, and we're going to give it everything we've got."
It's a long road ahead, but with a leader like Kompany, Burnley fans have every reason to be optimistic.