Squad worries for Kompany: Is Bayern’s dream start at risk? | OneFootball

With a commanding 3:1 victory over FC Chelsea, FC Bayern has sent a strong signal to Europe. The dream start by coach Vincent Kompany whets the appetite for more - but questions are already being raised: Was the record champion really that strong, or did Chelsea simply present themselves too weakly? And what are the consequences of the recent injury losses for the rest of the season? We dealt with these questions in the latest episode of FCBinside Headlines.

While fans and experts predominantly celebrated the performance against Chelsea, honorary president Uli Hoeneß caused a stir in the run-up to the match with an unusual comparison. The 73-year-old compared Bayern to TSG Hoffenheim before the start of the new CL season - implying that the German record champion is currently perceived as an outsider in Europe.

A statement that polarizes: After all, the Munich team prevailed against the reigning club world champion. Harry Kane underlined his world class with his double pack again, Michael Olise prepared the lead and was celebrated by the fans. There was no sign of an outsider at the Allianz Arena last night - rather, FCB seemed like a real heavyweight of the Champions League.



Injury to Stanisic dampens the euphoria

However, the joy about the perfect start is overshadowed by new injury worries. Josip Stanisic, who had to be substituted in the duel with Chelsea after a collision, has now received a bitter diagnosis: partial tear of the inner ligament in the right knee. The Croatian will be out for at least two to three weeks.

For coach Kompany, this is a huge burden, especially since the personnel situation on the left defense side is already tense. Alphonso Davies (cruciate ligament tear), Hiroki Ito (metatarsal fracture) and Raphael Guerreiro (muscle injury) are already missing - Stanisic was the last resort.

Now Kompany has to improvise again. Against Chelsea, Konrad Laimer moved from the right to the left side, while Sacha Boey convinced on the right. This variant could also be the most likely in the upcoming games.

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