Kimmich: Kane was never frustrated when Bayern won 3-0 but he didn t score, he was very team-oriented

Hupu News on October 16 Recently, Bayern midfielder Kimmich talked about multiple topics and situations about the club in an interview with German media Sport1.

About this week’s focus battle with Dortmund

This will be a very exciting game. I think Dortmund’s defense is very solid. On the front line, they have fast players, such as Adeyemi and Bell, both of whom are very powerful forwards, and Gilasi, who is also a very capable forward. We must be careful. We have the opportunity to show our strength and continue to take the points lead. This is our goal.

What does this game mean to Bayern?

Such a game is not just a formal and on-field contest. This is a game with its own story and its own meaning. Despite the distance between the two cities, it felt like a derby. This is a classic battle in the Bundesliga. Emotions matter more than other games - that's what makes it special.

Both games against Dortmund last year were great. We played well but drew with them twice. As soon as you step onto the field, you can tell this is a special game. At the end of the day, three points are important in every game - but in a game like this, three points are even more important.

About Bayern’s start to the season

We have had a very good start to the season, not just in terms of the results, but also in our style of play. We showed great energy and kept it up until the end of every game. We feel a lot different from previous seasons. Unlike previous seasons, where the team went through turmoil, coaching changes, and everything started from scratch. Now, despite the short preparation time, we have a good foundation and a more consistent performance.

What do you think about the transfer rumors between Bayern and Dortmund central defender Schloterbeck?

I think Nico has made good progress in general over the years. Especially when you see his personal growth, including with the national team. He is growing into a leader. I communicate with him often and he's progressing really, really well.

He has always had these qualities and abilities, but now he is adapting to a different role, especially in the national team. He's a regular starter now - and then you play a different role and that role naturally brings with it some things you have to think about. He did very well.

About my position

Currently, I feel most comfortable in the 6th position because I like to control the game. But other positions in the midfield are also attractive to me because there are more opportunities to get forward and create my own shooting opportunities.

About Kompany

This is my second season working with him. I have rarely seen a coach who can control the team so well and bring so much fun to training and the team. The first few weeks of training were crazy. He guided almost every move we made, which helped the team tremendously, and I think of his words every time I make a move now. "Run back and always keep up!" - He left these words deeply imprinted in my mind and I will never forget them.

When talking about the possibility of Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, he said

Including Kane and I, our goal is to lead the team to achieve results so that he can win the individual award. But overall, when he's on the court, I don't get the sense that he's competing for individual awards, he's a very well-rounded player that's competing for the team's success.

I've never seen him frustrated in the dressing room because we won 3-0 and he didn't score. He is also someone who is eager to let his teammates take the spotlight. These qualities make him very special and precious to us.

Anyway, what Kane has done so far this season has been fantastic, scoring a lot of goals. He played very well. He scores 2 or 3 goals per game which helps us a lot.