After defeating Brentford 2-1 in their most recent game prior to the international break, Kompany’s team will be looking for a second straight victory.
Since Nottingham Forest lost points, the distance to safety is now only five points.
Everyone involved naturally wants the results elsewhere to go their way when there is so much at stake, but Kompany wants his team to block out as much outside noise as they can.
Although it’s manageable for me, how do the players handle it? That’s clearly not the same,” he remarked.
I only make an effort to share with them. We have no control over whether Luton will win or lose versus Bournemouth or what the other clubs will do around us, let alone if you’re in the top division or relegated. There is really nothing that we can do about it.
“Really, nothing else matters. If you are not present on the designated day, there is no need in discussing anything else.
In response to the question of whether he watches his relegation opponents play on television, Kompany said, “No, I don’t spend any time on it unless there is a team we’re going to play against.”
“I watch football and enough games every day.”
Kompany has also emphasised how crucial it is for his players to take constructive criticism well.
However, Kompany is aware that it is a necessary aspect of the work and is adamant that his players develop coping mechanisms.
He declared, “As a group, we always have to stick together.” “Right now, the group is my top focus; nothing else matters.
“It’s part of the job; you always get criticism when you lose.”
