"His feet no longer do exactly what his mind wants, van Bommel said with a wink, but it was nice to be back on the pitch, albeit indoor football. The spectators too were glad to see him again, as van Bommel displayed what the Bayern fans loved during his active career. He was aggressive, combative, strong in tackles and a leader on the pitch - skills the Dutchman had acquired not least in Munich."
""As a footballer, the hardest thing is to stay at the top level. At Bayern in particular, everyone's top-class, otherwise they wouldn't play there," the 48-year-old looks back: "Every year, you have to be at least as good or even better, otherwise someone else will catch up with you." He didn't focus just on himself but the whole team "to make sure the plan was right and the team stuck together""
Mark van Bommel played at the FC Bayern Legends Cup, enjoyed reconnecting with former teammates, and acknowledged physical limits while still enjoying the game. He displayed the combative, tackling, and leadership qualities that defined his Bayern career. Van Bommel emphasized the difficulty of staying at the top level, noting that Bayern requires consistent top-class performances and that every year players must match or exceed previous standards. He prioritized team cohesion and planning, which earned him long captaincies at Eindhoven, Bayern, and the national team. The piece contrasts PSV's need for points with Bayern's secured Champions League progression and recent poor dress rehearsals.
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