For any young player, gaining recognition from a legend of the game like Vincent Kompany is a major confidence booster. And the Bayern Munich manager has lauded a Celtic player, as he tries to settle in at Parkhead. Ahead of the Celtic vs Bayern Munich first leg at Parkhead, Kompany commended Engels for his abilities, reassuring him that he’s on the right track to success. Kompany appears to be well-acquainted with the Celtic midfielder, having first noticed Engels’ potential while he was coming up through youth ranks at Club Brugge. According to The Celtic Way, Kompany said: "I'm always happy to see Belgian players do well. If I remember well, I've seen him play in the youth teams for Brugge. "When I was in Anderlecht, I used to watch the youth team games a lot. There were a couple of great talents on both sides, on Brugge's side but also on Anderlecht's side. It was always good to watch them and imagine what their progression would be. "I think he's 21 now. He's in the right place. It's the right level. Yo
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