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Kompany reveals family influence on Bundesliga sideline demeanor

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Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has changed his on-pitch demeanor after his children called him out for swearing caught on YouTube clips. The former Manchester City captain now prioritizes setting a calm example for his family during matches, especially after recent narrow wins over Cologne and Leipzig.

Bayern's 10-game unbeaten run has them 11 points clear at the Bundesliga summit, though Kompany demands more consistency after shaky first halves. The club faces Augsburg this weekend while navigating a defensive injury crisis that includes Dayot Upamecano, whose contract situation remains unresolved amid interest from Real Madrid and PSG.

Upamecano's potential free transfer next summer would represent a significant loss for the Bavarians, who paid his €43 million release clause in 2021. With the defender publicly stating he feels no deadline pressure, Bayern must balance maintaining their league dominance while securing key personnel for future campaigns.