Neuer or Urbig? Kompany explains his goalkeeper rotation | OneFootball

Will it be Manuel Neuer or Jonas Urbig in goal for FC Bayern? Ahead of the Bundesliga match against Mainz, coach Vincent Kompany has now explained in detail the principles behind his plans for the Bayern goal and why Manuel Neuer is currently still the clear number one

Kompany made it clear that there is no coincidence behind individual rotations, but a clear idea. „We have two thoughts with Manuel Neuer: firstly, the freshness and the rhythm of the game, that you don’t forget that sometimes it’s not bad if he can rest a bit,“ the Belgian explained at the press conference. Especially in view of the tight schedule, they want to make sure not to overload the 39-year-old

At the same time, the future also plays a role: „Secondly, we have Jonas Urbig’s development in mind. If Jonas plays again at some point, we will discuss this with Manu and Jonas first,“ Kompany continued

At the moment, however, Kompany sees no reason to question the hierarchy in goal. „At the moment, we’re in the normal course of things. Manu is fit and has performed well. That’s why we’re not going to open up this topic now,“ he clarified. The Bayern coach thus indirectly confirmed the club management’s line of relying on experience and stability for the end of the year

When will Urbig get his next chance in the Bayern goal?

It had recently been reported that Neuer would stand between the posts against Mainz as well as in the away game in Heidenheim. Urbig had made a convincing impression in the 5-0 win in Stuttgart, but had to make way again afterwards. The decision was deliberately made in favour of continuity, especially in a phase in which Bayern are dependent on maximum reliability in the Bundesliga and Champions League

Nevertheless, Urbig remains a permanent fixture. Internally, he is still regarded as an important building block for the future, and appearances in the new year are expressly planned. Kompany left it open as to when exactly his next starting eleven appearance will follow.