Kompany explains benching of Kane and Olise at Schalke | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany said resting Harry Kane and Michael Olise at Schalke 04 was a pragmatic call after FC Bayern were held to a goalless draw.

On matchday two, the newly promoted hosts frustrated Bayern, with both forwards introduced after the interval for the visitors. According to BuLi News, Kompany framed it as a rational decision tied to their late return from holiday.

He noted they came back very late after featuring deep into the World Cup, with England and France reaching the semi-finals.

Kompany added that the Osnabrück tie had drained them and was prioritised because it was a Pokal fixture.

He said the pair are not yet ready for a full workload and that he had to make a call for this game.

Both attackers had started the first three competitive matches of the season.

Source: BuLi News

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