Kompany Chooses to Pass on Signing Kane and Olise

In a surprising move, Bayern Munich’s coach Vincent Kompany decided to rest key players Harry Kane and Michael Olise during a crucial Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. The game is scheduled to kick off at 18:30, broadcasted live on Sky.

Kompany’s Strategic Decisions

Kompany made significant changes to his lineup, opting to place Kane and Olise on the bench. This decision comes after a strong DFB-Pokal victory against 1. FC Köln, where Bayern won 4:1.

Key Player Updates

• Harry Kane:
  • Age: 32
  • Height: 1.88m
  • Weight: 86kg
  • Market Value: €90 million
  • Current Season (2025/2026):
    • Bundesliga Matches: 9
    • Goals: 12
    • Assists: 3
• Michael Olise:
  • Position: Offensive player
  • Notable for impressive performances this season

In total, Kompany made seven modifications from the last match. Captain Manuel Neuer returns to goal after serving a suspension. Other notable inclusions are players like:

• Lennart Karl
• Min-Jae Kim
• Raphael Guerreiro
• Tom Bischof
• Leon Goretzka
• Nicolas Jackson

Leverkusen’s Surprising Lineup Choices

Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, Kasper Hjulmand, also made unexpected decisions. He chose to initially keep free-kick specialist Alejandro Grimaldo on the bench, indicating a strategic approach to the match.

With key players resting and strategic adjustments on both sides, the match promises to be an intriguing contest. Fans are keen to see how these lineups impact the game dynamics and overall performance.