Unbeatable Bayern? Schweinsteiger warns: "That's risky at the top level" | OneFootball

FC Bayern is racing from victory to victory in the Bundesliga – but DAZN expert Tobias Schweinsteiger warns against overestimating the start of the season. In an interview with the portal Watson, he does praise coach Vincent Kompany and the new signings, but still sees tactical risks in the record champions’ game.

When asked whether Bayern currently have any problems at all, Schweinsteiger responded clearly: “But they also haven’t faced an opponent from the very top tier yet.” While starting with ten wins from ten competitive matches is impressive, tactically there are still aspects that could become dangerous against international top teams.

“They still have problems with transitions when the high pressing is bypassed. That’s very risky, but in the Bundesliga it’s not a big danger. At the highest level, though, you can concede quite a few goals because of it. But that’s Vincent Kompany’s game plan – and he’s sticking to it,” said the 42-year-old.

With this, Schweinsteiger addresses a topic that is repeatedly discussed: the bold, offensive positional play that Kompany has established since taking charge. The Belgian relies on extreme compactness in the center and aggressive counter-pressing – a style that is spectacular but can also be vulnerable if opponents cleverly escape the pressure.

“Díaz is a clear reinforcement – Gnabry the big winner”

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Despite his tactical warning, Schweinsteiger is fundamentally enthusiastic about the new Bayern football under Kompany. Asked about Lothar Matthäus’s assessment, who recently called the Munich side the “best team in Europe,” the DAZN expert said: “The new signings have clearly strengthened the team and improved their style of play.”

Schweinsteiger particularly highlights two new arrivals: “Jonathan Tah gives Upamecano more security, and Luis Díaz is a clear reinforcement. He just fits into this team and makes the left side a bit better than Leroy Sané.”

But it’s not just the newcomers who are providing a boost – an old acquaintance is also flourishing under Kompany: Serge Gnabry. Schweinsteiger sees the 30-year-old as one of the biggest winners of the new season: “He’s shining in his new role as an attacking midfielder. But the role isn’t that new – to be honest, he also performed best in a two-man strike partnership during his time at Bremen and Hoffenheim. Now he’s doing it again with Harry Kane as a congenial partner.”

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Schweinsteiger remains cautiously optimistic. “Kompany has a clear idea that he pursues with conviction – that’s impressive. But the real tests are yet to come.”

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