Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich have a higher starvation than regular to win the DFB-Pokal this season, having struggled within the competitors lately.
Bayern final lifted the DFB-Pokal trophy in 2019-20, with their finest end since then a run to the quarter-finals in 2022-23, once they have been knocked out by Freiburg
Final season, Bayern have been crushed 1-0 by Bayer Leverkusen within the spherical of 16, leaving Kompany much more decided to get his fingers on the title.
Throughout this run, Bayern have exited on the second spherical thrice, with two of these coming in opposition to decrease league groups.
Bayern start their cup marketing campaign in opposition to 3. Liga facet Wehen Wiesbaden on Wednesday, and Kompany is assured in his facet’s high quality forward of the conflict.
“It’s not any outdated sport,” Kompany mentioned.
“The starvation is bigger because the time for the reason that final trophy win is even longer now. [Wednesday] is the primary ultimate; that’s crucial factor.
“We all know we’re the very best crew in Germany when it comes to high quality. That’s not sufficient, although.
“Within the DFB-Pokal, it’s additionally about wanting it greater than the others. The motivation at all times must be there, even in opposition to lower-league groups – solely then are you able to keep away from slip-ups.”