Dzeko remembers Kompany’s laptop routine as Schalke prepare to face Bayern Munich

Former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko has recalled a distinctive habit of his ex-team-mate Vincent Kompany, who is now head coach of Bayern Munich.

“Kompany always studied something on the laptop while we listened to music,” Dzeko said.

The comment offers a brief glimpse into the Belgian’s approach during his playing days with Manchester City. While Dzeko and his team-mates listened to music, Kompany would spend the time working on something on his laptop.

Kompany is now in charge of Bayern Munich, while Dzeko is playing for Schalke. The two former Manchester City players will be linked once again when their current clubs meet in the second round of the German championship.

Schalke will host Bayern Munich on Saturday, 5 September. The match is scheduled to begin at 19:30 Moscow time, with the opening whistle to be sounded by the referee.

For Dzeko, the fixture provides the context for his latest remarks about Kompany. The former Manchester City forward spoke about his former colleague’s habit of using a laptop while the rest of the group listened to music.

The incident described by Dzeko dates from the period when the pair were at Manchester City. His account focuses on Kompany’s behaviour away from the pitch, recalling how the defender would continue studying material on his computer while music was being played around him.

Kompany’s career has since taken him into management, and he is now the coach of Bayern Munich. Dzeko, meanwhile, represents Schalke. Their paths will cross in the forthcoming Bundesliga fixture between the two clubs.

The meeting is listed as a second-round match in the German championship. It will take place on Saturday, 5 September, and the scheduled start time is 19:30 Moscow time.

Dzeko’s recollection centres on a simple contrast: the players around him were listening to music, whereas Kompany was occupied with his laptop. The former striker’s words refer specifically to that routine and to the time they spent together at Manchester City.

No further detail was given about what Kompany was studying on the laptop. Dzeko’s comment nevertheless highlights a memorable aspect of his former team-mate’s conduct, before Kompany moved into his current role as Bayern Munich head coach.

The upcoming Schalke-Bayern Munich match therefore brings together Dzeko and Kompany’s present footballing worlds. Dzeko will be involved with Schalke, while Kompany will lead Bayern Munich from the dugout. The contest will be played in the second round of the German championship, with kick-off set for 19:30 Moscow time on Saturday, 5 September.