Kompany Passes on Signing Kane and Olise
In an unexpected move during the Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich’s coach, Vincent Kompany, has made significant changes to his starting lineup against Bayer Leverkusen. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 CEST.
Kompany’s Bold Decisions
Kompany has opted to rest key players, notably star striker Harry Kane and the talented Michael Olise, both of whom will start on the bench. This decision comes as a surprise given their contributions in previous matches.
Changes to the Lineup
In comparison to Bayern’s recent 4-1 victory in the DFB-Pokal against 1. FC Köln, Kompany has introduced seven new players into the squad. The primary changes are as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer returns from suspension, replacing Jonas Urbig.
- New additions to the team include:
- Min-Jae Kim
- Raphael Guerreiro
- Tom Bischof
- Leon Goretzka
- Nicolas Jackson
Several players who were previously in the starting lineup have been relegated to substitutes, including Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Luís Diaz.
Leverkusen’s Surprise Selection
Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, Kasper Hjulmand, has also made an unexpected decision. He has chosen to start the match without his free-kick specialist, Alejandro Grimaldo, initially placing him on the bench.
As both teams prepare for an exciting match, all eyes will be on the strategies employed by Kompany and Hjulmand. Their choices could significantly influence the outcome of this pivotal Bundesliga encounter.
