Kompany talks Neuer injury, crowded schedule, Mathys Tel form

Bayern boss provides update on keeper Neuer after shoulder injury

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has provided an update on goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's shoulder injury, saying that the Germany international is "making good progress" but will not be available for the club's upcoming Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Neuer suffered the injury in training last week and has since missed Bayern's last two matches. Kompany said that the 36-year-old is still feeling some pain but is expected to return to full training next week. "Manuel is making good progress," Kompany said. "He is still feeling some pain but he is able to do some light training. We expect him to be back in full training next week and then we will see how he feels." Neuer's absence is a blow to Bayern, who are already without several other key players due to injury. However, Kompany said that he is confident that his team can cope without the Germany international. "We have a good squad and we have other goalkeepers who are capable of playing at a high level," Kompany said. "We will miss Manuel but we are confident that we can still achieve our goals without him."

Kompany admits Bayern's schedule is 'crowded' but insists team is 'ready' for challenges ahead

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has admitted that the club's schedule is "crowded" but insists that his team is "ready" for the challenges ahead. Bayern have a busy schedule in the coming weeks, with matches in the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB-Pokal. Kompany said that he is aware of the challenges that his team will face but is confident that they can cope. "We have a crowded schedule but we are ready for the challenges ahead," Kompany said. "We have a good squad and we are confident that we can compete on all fronts." Bayern are currently top of the Bundesliga table and are well-placed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Kompany said that he is pleased with his team's progress but knows that there is still a lot of work to be done. "We are in a good position but we know that there is still a lot of work to be done," Kompany said. "We need to stay focused and keep working hard. We have a lot of quality in our squad and we are confident that we can achieve our goals."

Kompany praises Mathys Tel's 'excellent' form

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has praised Mathys Tel's "excellent" form after the 17-year-old scored in the club's 3-0 win over Bochum on Saturday. Tel has been in impressive form for Bayern since joining the club from Rennes in the summer. The France Under-18 international has scored four goals in nine appearances for the German champions. Kompany said that he is pleased with Tel's progress and believes that the youngster has a bright future ahead of him. "Mathys is a very talented player," Kompany said. "He is still young but he has shown that he has the quality to play at the highest level. He is a very good finisher and he is also very good at creating chances for others." Kompany said that he is looking forward to seeing Tel continue to develop in the coming months and years. "I am very excited about Mathys' future," Kompany said. "He has the potential to become a world-class player. I am sure that he will continue to improve and develop and I am looking forward to seeing him reach his full potential."