'A step forward': Effenberg praises Kompany's Bayern for progress | OneFootball

Ex-captain Stefan Effenberg praises FC Bayern under Vincent Kompany. He believes the Munich team has significantly improved in one aspect.

After six matchdays in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern has the maximum score of 18 points and confidently leads the table. Former national player Stefan Effenberg sees a clear development under coach Vincent Kompany compared to last season - especially in terms of game control and maturity of the team.

In the "Doppelpass" on SPORT1, Effenberg cited the recent 3:0 victory in Frankfurt as evidence. "They score 1:0 after 15 seconds, then they add the second, the third. But then they control the game," analyzed the TV expert. Particularly noticeable to him: "A year ago, they wanted to score the fourth and wanted to offer a spectacle, now they have understood to also pay attention to the defense and control the game."

Effenberg referred to this difference as a "giant step" compared to last season, when the Munich team had played 3:3 against Eintracht Frankfurt. "Then you also control the opponent and go home with a 3:0. I believe this is the step forward and also a signature of Kompany."

Duel with Borussia Dortmund awaits FC Bayern

The fact that Bayern is currently marching through the league with six wins from six games not only earns Effenberg's respect. The 56-year-old also praised the balance between offense and defense that Kompany apparently found. After the departure of Thomas Tuchel and the difficult previous season, the team has found structure and clarity in their game again.

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At the same time, Effenberg warned that the coming weeks could be a challenge for Kompany: "In late autumn he will have to manage the load. This is quite normal, but they don't have to worry about it at the moment." He is referring to the English weeks with Champions League, DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga, which traditionally require a lot of energy and rotations.

After the international break, the next big highlight awaits Bayern. On October 18th, Borussia Dortmund will come to the Allianz Arena. With a victory, the Munich team could further extend their lead over BVB early in the season and send a clear signal in the title fight. Effenberg's conclusion is clear: FC Bayern has become more mature, stable and tactically sophisticated under Kompany - a "step forward" that gives them a lot of momentum in the Bundesliga and internationally.

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