Bayern Munich fans were worried when their team was led 2-1 by their opponents in the 55th minute. Then, thanks to an own goal and a late goal by Serge Gnabry, Bayern got what they needed. Although this victory was not convincing, it was very important because this was Kompany's first official match as the "Gray Tigers" captain.
The German newspaper Kicker described this as a match Kompany had to win even though it had no meaning in the title race. This past summer, the young Belgian strategist was considered the 5th or even 6th choice to sit in the hot seat at the Allianz Arena.
A coach who has just been relegated with Burnley in the Premier League has been led by the mighty Bayern Munich. Therefore, just one loss, regardless of the round, the criticism aimed at Kompany will be very harsh.
Bayern will play with central defender Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano. In the past, this couple has received many doubts about their coordination. The reality on the field also showed that Kim and Upamecano were very shy in covering for each other every time they faced the home team's counter-attacks.
Both of Wolfsburg's goals came from situations that fully exploited the gaps in Bayern Munich's defense. This is an alarming situation because the strong opponents of the "Gray Tigers" have seen and will certainly find a way to exploit it.
In addition to the weakness that the defense needs to overcome urgently, Bayern still has positiveness on the attack front. In the first half, the away team mainly used cross-line passes to approach the opponent's penalty area. The ball rolled on many sides of the right wing, where Jamal Musiala and new signing Michael Olise appeared.
Musiala often dropped deep to attract people, thereby allowing Olise to run up to create small group combinations with Harry Kane. This way of playing was quite good and helped Bayern create a storm many times. Olise has integrated very quickly despite being new.
Bayern's spirit of playing in difficult times was also felt more positive in this match. When they were led 2-1 by their opponents, they did not fall into the same negative state as last season. On the contrary, concentration and speed are pushed higher and more continuously. In the 65th minute, veteran Thomas Muller was brought on. He immediately created pressure forcing the opponent to score an own goal.
Kompany's Bayern Munich continued to suffocate their opponents in the following minutes. Although stopping many times to make substitutions, the players immediately caught the successful momentum in the final pressing.
It is not clear whether Kompany will succeed or fail this season, but at least, the constant encouragement of the whole team outside the pitch has helped the Belgian strategist score points in the eyes of fans. Just keep this fire, it is unknown how Kompany can succeed in the first season in the hot seat of the "Gray Tigers".
The final highlight is veteran Muller. In the thorough rejuvenation strategy of Bayern Munich's board, Muller, despite his age, has not shown any optimism. Since the 65th minute when the veteran striker came on, Bayern have played much brighter.
Muller has the ability to score, assist and open up opportunities. This season, along with Manuel Neuer, Bayern still have to rely heavily on Muller in times of need of experience and breakthroughs like that.
