Bayern Munich's coach spoke about the clash with Boca at the Club World Cup

The football festival is slowly approaching . The Club World Cup will debut its new format next June in the United States and the players are beginning to give statements about their expectations and what it means to compete in the initial edition of this competition. This Monday, the Belgian coach of Bayern Munich of Germany, Vincent Kompany, spoke about the match that he will have with Boca Juniors , one of the two teams that will represent Argentina, and about the FIFA Club World Cup .

"Honestly, it's always hard to imagine the whole competition when it's the first time we're involved, but if I could name one advantage, it would be playing a competitive match against Boca Juniors as part of a bigger competition, not just a two- or three-match tournament, but a real competition. I think that in itself is exciting, to see some of the best fans in the world; ours and theirs. And some of the most traditionally successful clubs in the world facing each other," began the former Burnley FC manager speaking about Boca and the expectations of the tournament in a chat shared by the official FIFA page.

"I think there will be a lot of expectation around this match, but as I said, it's difficult to predict what we're going to find there. I hope Bayern wins, of course. I hope it will be a beautiful moment for our fans, but I'm pretty sure that, in any case, it will be a great football moment for all the fans," he added.

The Bavarian and Argentine teams are in Group C of the competition along with Benfica from Portugal and Auckland City from New Zealand. With four months to go before the Club World Cup begins, the coach who joined Bayern Munich this season, spoke about what it means to be part of the tournament, the objectives ahead and how he helps bring people in the United States closer to soccer.

"I think the closer we get to the tournament, the more the excitement is building. It's been a pretty special season so far. There's the new UEFA Champions League format and then there's the next competition with the Club World Cup," he said of competing in the World Cup.

"You know, I think we're part of a club, Bayern Munich, where every trophy is important, so when we get to America, it will be a priority," he concluded.

“I think Bayern Munich is still a very traditional club. Despite being global and super, super advanced in terms of branding and commercial aspect, it is still a very, very traditional club. So wherever Bayern Munich goes, it is still the Bayern Munich that people from the 90s, 80s, 70s or 60s can identify with, and that tradition is lived every day within this club. I think that is what makes the club quite special as well. It is the bonds and the clarity of values. We are trying to continue the next chapter of this club, of course, and you see, you feel all the power and the total commitment to football success in the future as well,” he said about how special the German team is and what makes it so great.

"Bayern has a great tradition of going to meet those fans in its history. Of course, there is nothing more tangible than an official match, a competitive match, and I think it is also a great opportunity to showcase the club, not only to our fans, but also to people who could become future fans. And I have no doubt that there will be no lack of passion for this tournament and, as we get closer, as I said, it will become a high priority, and… I am looking forward to it," he said about the Bavarian team's fans in the United States.

Since the former Manchester City centre-back's arrival on the Bayern bench, Kompany has signed several young players and has spoken to FIFA about the matter.

"There's been a lot of talk about that, of course. I think all the big clubs have not only the players who are performing now, because you couldn't be at this club if you're not part of that, but at the same time they have long-term ideas, succession plans and the next players who are going to carry the identity, the DNA and the image of the club," he said.

"I think they will improve and when the current leaders pass the baton, it will be their turn as well. So it will be them who will help us succeed. But it is a natural thing. I could not name a major club that does not have these types of players that you can identify for the future," he concluded with his interview.