Things aren’t going quite as planned for FC Bayern right now. Following a 2-2 draw against FC Augsburg and a 3-3 tie at Viking Stavanger, the German record champions have been waiting for a win for two competitive matches. The five goals conceded, in particular, are sparking debate. Coach Vincent Kompany, however, sees no reason to panic and is convinced that his team will soon be able to return to its usual level of performance.
At the press conference ahead of Saturday night’s top Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig, the Belgian coach struck a combative tone. Despite the recent setbacks, he is determined to get his team back on the winning track.
“We want to go all out on the attack; we’re playing at home, and we’re hungry. Of course, we know Leipzig’s strengths—they’ve made a few changes. It’s clear that they’re coming in with confidence,” Kompany explained.
The Bayern coach therefore expects a confident opponent but believes his team is well prepared.
Kompany emphasizes: “We’re close to our best form.”
Kompany’s assessment of his team’s current form is particularly interesting.
While experts like Lothar Matthäus have recently pointed out clear weaknesses in the team’s defensive play, the 40-year-old focuses primarily on the positive aspects of their recent performances. “What fuels our hunger is the feeling that, after these two results, we’re not far from showing our best performance,” Kompany emphasized.
The Belgian pointed in particular to his team’s offensive dominance.
“We took 50 shots on goal in two games. We did a lot of things well as a team. If we can improve a few things now, we won’t be far from our very best.”
Above all, Bayern needs to become more efficient
In fact, Munich created numerous chances against Augsburg and Stavanger but were unable to consistently convert their dominance into wins.
Five goals from a total of 50 shots on goal make it clear that their finishing hasn’t been optimal lately.
At the same time, defensive vulnerabilities remain a problem. Against both opponents, Bayern fell behind early and then had to play catch-up.
Kompany therefore still sees room for improvement, without questioning his team’s fundamental style of play.
The next step is now set to come against Leipzig. A win against the Saxons would not only be important in terms of the Bundesliga standings but could also boost the team’s confidence.
After all, the next challenging task in the Champions League—against Arsenal—awaits as early as next Wednesday.
For Kompany, one thing is clear: Bayern don’t need to change everything, but rather focus on improving the crucial details to get back to their best form.