Jackson to make Bayern debut v Chelsea? Kompany responds | OneFootball

To kick off the Champions League group stage, FC Bayern faces FC Chelsea. In the spotlight: a new signing—of all people, against his former club.

Vincent Kompany has commented on the possibility of Nicolas Jackson starting ahead of the clash with the Blues. The 24-year-old only arrived in Munich on loan from London a few days ago. At the press conference, Kompany explained: “We’ll see tomorrow. I won’t reveal too much about the lineup. You can always look at it from two sides. Of course, you’re especially motivated against your former club, but it will definitely be a special game for him.”

Over the weekend, Jackson gained his first match experience in a Bayern shirt during the 5-0 win against HSV. After coming on at halftime, he showed some promising signs. Whether he’ll start against Chelsea or come off the bench again, Kompany left open.

Jackson’s tips about his former club?

Kompany is relaxed about the idea that Jackson could provide insider knowledge on Chelsea: “Technically, you could ask him, but I’ve probably already watched 40 Chelsea games from last season. They’re an interesting team to observe. But I don’t think there are many secrets, and I know the coach very well. Tomorrow, I’ll quickly see if we’ve done our homework. But the most important thing is that the players feel good, not me. Of course, that also applies to Enzo Maresca’s team.”

Asked about the tournament structure, he said: “If we win six games, we’re among the best eight. Four wins are enough for the play-offs. This phase is very interesting. There’s a lot of drama in the new format, and I think the fans like that. What remains difficult: every team has different opponents. Our path is tough with Chelsea, Arsenal, and PSG, but we want to be among the best eight.”

Kompany also addressed the squad situation, referring to last season’s difficult personnel situation: “First, you have to reach the knockout stage, then anything is possible. In our last game against Inter, we had nine injured players and still played well. At PSG, for example, everyone was fit in the knockout stage. We didn’t have that luxury. Of course, we hope for a fit squad so that we always have the best players available.”

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