Mainz not a warm-up for PSG, Kompany insists
Vincent Kompany was very clear that Bayern Munich's Bundesliga meeting with Mainz will be taken seriously, despite its UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain being around the corner.
Bayern wrapped up the Bundesliga title last weekend, with a 4-2 comeback win over Stuttgart, ensuring it will top the pile for the second year running after securing the trophy with four games to spare.
It then booked its place in the DFB-Pokal final in midweek by beating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, as it continues to chase a treble.
Eyes have already been drawn to the mouth-watering clash between Bayern and PSG, with the first leg of the semi-final taking place on 29 April (AEST).
But Kompany, whose side has the chance to equal the record points tally in the Bundesliga (91, set in 2012-2013), is determined to pick up a win against Mainz.
"The Mainz game is no warm-up but a Bundesliga fixture," Kompany said.
"We want all three points. I believe Urs Fischer would do the same thing in my position.
"It could be that there are changes as we manage workload. The important thing is that we're ready to play our best. But if that doesn't work because Mainz is a very tough away game, then we also need to be ready to fight.
"I want to field players who don't need to be concerned about things because they're fresh. Everyone wants to play their role in the coming weeks, but the priority now is Mainz and making sensible decisions."
Mainz sits 10th on the table and has lost just one of its past eight matches in the Bundesliga, but it comes into this match after a 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Kompany is expecting a challenge against Mainz, but he still took time to revel in his side's recent achievements.
"It's not easy winning the league," he added. "Having success here isn't easy.
"It's fun working in this group, but also this league, because football in Germany is attractive. It looks easier than it is, but it takes a lot of energy, so we can be proud and want to keep doing it."
