Kompany backs Bayern squad: "I have complete trust" | OneFootball

FC Bayern has significantly slimmed down its squad this summer and let go of numerous professionals. While fans and experts have been warning for weeks that the Munich team is "too thin" in terms of personnel, head coach Vincent Kompany is completely unimpressed by the criticism.

A total of 17 players, including many young talents, left Bayern this summer. In contrast, there were only four new arrivals. Particularly painful: With Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito, three key players are out for a long time due to injuries. For many observers, the risk in squad planning is therefore obvious.

However, Kompany sees the situation less dramatically. At the press conference before the Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV, the Belgian explained: "I have said from the beginning, I have 100 percent confidence in the players we have. The most important thing is that I like to line up every player. I have 100 percent confidence in all players. This also applies to the players who are currently not available due to injuries."

The 39-year-old also highlighted the flexibility of his offense and mentioned new signing Nicolas Jackson as an example: "We are always very flexible up front and I think that's good. That's why Nicolas Jackson is totally compatible in terms of his profile. That's why he will also play an important role next season."

Eberl emphasizes: "Now it's all about football"

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Not only Kompany, but also sporting director Max Eberl clearly backed the personnel decisions made. Despite the small number of external new arrivals, the 51-year-old was satisfied with the course of the transfer period: "We have implemented a lot during the transfer period, have reduced the squad, created space for talents, achieved a transfer surplus and made salary savings. Now it's all about football."

The officials at Säbener Straße are therefore relying on a smaller but more efficient squad structure, which should also give talents more playing time. While critics point to possible bottlenecks, Kompany sees this as an opportunity to give young players more responsibility.

Whether Bayern can succeed with this approach in a season full of demands will soon become apparent. One thing is clear: The coach and board radiate demonstrative calm and confidence - and thus deliberately set a counterpoint to the skeptical voices in the environment.

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