Vincent Kompany has no problem with Mainz 05’s alleged lawn trick in the cup duel against FC Bayern.

Munich – The PICTURE had recently reported that the Mainz team does not attach great importance to ensuring that the turf in their home Mewa Arena is in the best condition. In most cases, a not-so-good pitch helps the not-so-strong underdog a little more than the technically adept record champion.

According to reports, the 05ers already applied sand to the grass in the Bundesliga game against M’Gladbach (1-1) last weekend. Foals coach Gerardo Seoane complained after the game about the “difficult conditions,” which were “an important factor.”

“We don’t worry about it”

According to Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, it is not unusual for the underdog to try to gain an advantage through the condition of the pitch: “It is the case that one or the other team tries to influence the course of the game with the pitch,” explained this one before the cup duel.

However, the 38-year-old doesn’t want to use this as an excuse: “But it doesn’t matter to us.” We can also play at the summit of the Himalayas. We don’t worry about it.”

In Mainz, however, they don’t want to hear about a sand trick: “I didn’t even notice the discussion on Friday, the pitch is actually fine now.” “We also want the best possible conditions – and we will ensure that!” emphasizes the sports director Christian Heidel. According to the 61-year-old, the people of Mainz are struggling with fungal infestation on the lawn and therefore had to spread the sand.