The biggest stars follow him, they like his ideas and football philosophy. The mood in the locker room is excellent, and the bosses are satisfied. Fans are thrilled with the offensive play and aggressive approach, like in the match against Dinamo Zagreb. However, the defense is still far from the level needed for major achievements, and one of the main criticisms is the lack of rotation. For example, one of the most expensive signings, João Palhinha, barely gets a chance. This is roughly how Vincent Kompany’s start at Bayern Munich is being viewed in Germany. Vincent Kompany as Bayern coach so far: 🏟️ 9 games ✅ 6 wins ⚖️ 2 draws ❌ 1 loss📊 67% win record⚽️ 33 goals scored (3,7 per game)🥅 10 goals conceded (1,11 per game)⛔️ 3 clean sheets 🔝 1st place in the Bundesliga🏅 Record broken for most goals (9) ever in a UCL game pic.twitter.com/flJG1hAJjl— Bayern & Football (@MunichFanpage) October 6, 2024 After more than 130 days in charge of the famous club, Bild compared him with his two predecessors—Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann. At first glance, many might think Kompany is much more successful than both. But that’s not exactly the case. For instance, Nagelsmann in his first nine games achieved eight wins, with 43 goals scored and only five conceded. In the same period, Kompany’s team has been defensively weaker—conceding twice as many goals. Moreover, the team under Nagelsmann averaged 2.8 goals per game, while under Kompany, the average is 2.2. Nagelsmann’s record was 8-1-0, Kompany’s is 6-2-1, and Tuchel’s was 4-2-3.Four top clubs are in for WirtzWhat the Belgian is aiming for—clearly visible—is absolute control through possession. Hence, for the first time since Pep Guardiola, Bayern is averaging 65% possession. Kompany’s team also has a pass success rate of 91%, the best among the three, and what particularly impresses is the shot ratio compared to opponents in the last three games: 57 to 13! Another notable statistic is that under the new coach, Bayern players are running four kilometers more per game compared to the eras of Nagelsmann and Tuchel. As you can see, Tuchel’s numbers are the weakest, especially in terms of goals scored and conceded (13:13 after the first nine matches), as well as possession.Bayern’s primary issue – Musiala’s futureSo, the conclusion is obviouis: Nagelsmann had the best start of the three. With less pressure on the opponent’s defense and less domination, Bayern scored more and conceded far fewer goals under him, states Bild in its analysis. Kompany still has to prove himself and his ideas, and whether he can succeed in the long run. After Tuchel’s trophyless season, it’s likely that Kompany will be judged primarily on what he wins—or doesn’t win—this season. What doesn’t look promising for Vincent Kompany are the three consecutive games without a win. These were his toughest tests so far: Bayer Leverkusen (1:1), Aston Villa (0:1), and Eintracht Frankfurt (3:3). After the international break, two more tough matches await: Stuttgart and Barcelona. By the end of October, we will have a clearer picture of what the young coach has achieved and whether he has managed to fix the mistakes from the derbies against Bayer, and the away games in Frankfurt and Birmingham.##NAJAVA_MECA_8401481##
