Vincent Kompany is currently sidelined from FC Bayern due to health reasons. While the head coach recovers from his health scare, Aaron Danks is on the sidelines, taking charge alongside the coaching staff. Ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund, the Englishman spoke about how his work differs from that of his boss—and made it clear that he shouldn’t simply copy Kompany.

“There are, of course, differences. Vincent always said that as assistant coaches, we’re not ‘mini-Vinnys’ who are supposed to do exactly the same thing as him,” Danks explained at the press conference. Rather, he said, everyone on the coaching staff is encouraged to contribute their own strengths.

The assistant coach emphasized that the different personalities and skills within the coaching staff are a strength. “We’re all different and have different strengths. We complement each other well and share the same vision—even if we have different strengths and perspectives,” Danks elaborated.

Kompany, in particular, brings his leadership qualities and experience from his playing career to the table. “Vincent fits in perfectly with his leadership style and his experience as a player,” the Englishman said of the Bayern coach.

In terms of training, much remains the same

Despite the different approaches, Danks doesn’t see any fundamental changes in daily training. “But not much has changed in our training sessions, and we’re still having a lot of fun there,” he explained.

The 42-year-old thus paints a picture of a coaching staff that works in unison even without its head coach. Responsibilities are shared among several members, and the fundamental game plan remains in place.

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Since Kompany’s absence, Danks has also taken on the role on the sidelines and has certainly proven himself in his new position: So far, the team has recorded a 3-1 win in Freiburg and a 6-1 victory in the DFB Cup against Magdeburg.

The fact that Danks has so far filled the role of head coach convincingly during Kompany’s absence has also been well received by club officials. Sporting director Max Eberl recently heaped special praise on the Englishman.

The Bayern boss expressed great satisfaction with Danks’ work and the way he is leading the team in the current situation. Against Dortmund, Danks will once again take the reins and try to bring their shared vision to life on the field.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/30/danks-anders-als-bayern-trainer-kompany-gibt-natuerlich-unterschiede/.