Football-Test-Match - Satisfied company looks forward to the return of Bayern-stars
After the clear victory at the start of Vincent Kompany's tenure as Bayern's new trainer, he looks forward to the impending return of more stars. "We're still missing some players. We hope to have everyone fit in the next few weeks. It's important that we're fit for the cup game and then for the Bundesliga start", said the 38-year-old Belgian after the 14:1 (7:1) win against FC Rottach-Egern from the Kreisklasse.
The victory of the team with three-time scorer Mathys Tel before 2,750 fans at Tegernsee did not have particular significance. However, things could be different during the DFB-Pokal debut on August 16 against SSV Ulm and nine days later against VfL Wolfsburg. But even now, Sven Ulreich, the new representative, notices a "more aggressive" playing style under Kompany.
The newcomer sees "great potential"
"I think you can see that in training how he coaches us. Of course, there's still a lot of potential there, no question", said the 35-year-old representative for Manuel Neuer. Kompany conveyed a "clear idea of football", was "very communicative", said Ulreich. "He's on the pitch of someone who sets the tone loudly." That was particularly evident in the second half against Rottach-Egern.
Many new conversations are waiting for Kompany before the South Korea trip on July 31, when Neuer, Thomas Muller & Co. will also be present. "The German national players will be back in the first week of next week, and Joao Palhinha and Konny Laimer will also be there. We'll have more and more players in training", said sports director Christoph Freund.
One new signing
On Wednesday evening, Hiroki Ito, the midfielder signed from VfB Stuttgart, made his first appearance for his new team during the clear victory after the half-time switch. Portuguese midfielder Palhinha (FC Fulham) and French winger Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) are still not present. The FC Bayern paid around 125 million Euros in transfer fees for the trio.
"We can see that there are already many new faces and that we might also be a bit further with a new playing idea in the new season", said Ulreich. "But we'll have to look at how that develops in the next few weeks. And after last year, it's important that we make some changes."
Two national players spared
Aleksandar Pavlovic and Serge Gnabry, who missed the EM for health reasons, were not used due to load management reasons against the amateurs who had earned Freibier. However, doubles winner and Leverkusen returnee Josip Stanisic was present for the first time in the Bayern jersey during the goal fest at Tegernsee.
"Bayern is my home, and it's my club", said the defender, who extended his contract until 2029 in the summer. The master comments directed towards him please him. "For me, it's relatively relaxed. I've done a good job."
- Vincent Kompany is anticipating the return of more stars to FC Bayern Munich, as they prepare for the German Football Cup and the Bundesliga start.
- The victory against FC Rottach-Egern at Tegernsee was significant for Sven Ulreich, who noticed a more aggressive playing style under Kompany's tenure.
- SSV Ulm and VfL Wolfsburg will present different challenges for FC Bayern in the upcoming DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga games, respectively.
- Hiroki Ito, the midfielder signed from VfB Stuttgart, made his debut for FC Bayern during the test game against FC Rottach-Egern.
- FC Bayern have paid a significant transfer fee for the trio of Palhinha, Laimer, and Olise, but they are yet to join the team.
- Ulreich believes that the new faces in the team and the new playing idea may help FC Bayern be further ahead in the new season, but the progress needs to be observed in the upcoming weeks.
- Doubles winner Josip Stanisic, who returned from Leverkusen, made his first appearance in the Bayern jersey during the game at Tegernsee.
- Bavarian defender Josip Stanisic is proud to represent FC Bayern and is pleased with the positive comments he has received.
