Irankunda was on hand to make sure Bayern didn't taste defeat. - © IMAGO/Philippe Ruiz
Irankunda was on hand to make sure Bayern didn't taste defeat. - © IMAGO/Philippe Ruiz
Nestory Irankunda helps Bayern Munich avoid FC Düren defeat
Nestoriy Irankunda was on target for Bayern Munich as fourth-tier FC Düren earned a 1-1 draw at the Karl-Knipprath-Stadion in Jülich.
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Düren 1-1 Bayern Munich
Goals: 0-1 García (40'), 1-1 Irankunda (69')
Regionalliga West's Düren made it clear from the off that it wasn't going to be an easy afternoon for Bayern, with their striker Rafael García first testing Sven Ullrich from an angle and then nearly lobbing him. Bayern attempted to get a foothold in the game with Leon Goretzka their biggest threat, but instead it was the home side who took a shock lead thanks to a defensive mix-up between Josip Stanišić and Ullrich, which García pounced on. Things didn't get much better for the Bundesliga side until coach Vincent Kompany made a string of second-half changes and his injection of youth did the trick. Adam Aznou's shot from range was saved but summer signing Nestory Irankunda was there to follow up on the rebound. Bayern had numerous chances to go ahead through Serge Gnabry and Arijon Ibrahimović, but Düren held on for a shock result that will cause Bayern some headaches before their next friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in South Korea on August 3.
Watch: Highlights of Bayern's 14-1 win over Rottach-Egern
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Bayern land back in Munich
Bayern have returned home after a successful tour which saw the return of a number of first team stars, a win over Tottenham Hotspur, and an amazing time enjoying South Korea.
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Joshua Kimmich's thoughts
“You could already see a certain thumbprint. I think it was nice for the spectators too, it went back and forth. Both teams played attacking football and pressed one-on-one. I’m very hungry for the new season and we have ambitious goals together.”
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Thomas Müller on the win over Spurs
“Today’s match was very intense. The intensity is always high in clashes with Tottenham but our plan worked very well. We should’ve led by more at half-time. Overall we feel good. Considering that many players resumed training just a few days ago and then we go and produce a first half like that, I’m satisfied. So may it continue."
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Watch: Highlights of Bayern's win over Tottenham
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Neuer impressed
Goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer was equally pleased by the team's performance against the Premier League side, saying: "We got off to a good start, we put Tottenham under pressure early on and allowed them little. We created many chances by winning the ball high up the pitch. It’s just fun to see the team reward themselves for the hard work. We turned in a very good display in the first half in particular.”
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Post game thoughts
Following an impressive win over Tottenham in Seoul, coach Vincent Kompany was pleased by the mentality shown by his side, as he told the official club website: "We made a lot of substitutions and the boys created a lot of chances – that was a sign of strong mentality." Thomas Müller agreed with his new manager, saying: "Our plan worked very well. We should've led by more at half-time. Overall we feel good."
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Full time: Bayern 2-1 Tottenham
Kompany's side come away with the win and it's just about deserved on the balance of play. Bayern were by far the better side in the first half and created a number of clear-cut chances, but only held a 1-0 lead at the break thanks to Vidović's early strike. Goretzka added a second early in the second half, but a much-improved Tottenham side pulled a goal back through a Porro stunner.
Full-time
88'
Irankunda goes it alone
The stocky winger receives possession all on his own, wide on the left. He immediately sprints forward into space and as he has no support in the box, he goes for goal himself, producing a fine save from Vicario.
85'
Tottenham pushing
Spurs are trying to grab an equaliser in the closing minutes and are committing plenty of players forward to that end. Bayern are holding firm though.
81'
Substitution
76'
Resuming control
After a brief drinks break, Bayern are keeping possession well. That will come as a relief to Kompany, as Tottenham had been gaining momentum prior to that.
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Almost in!
Tottenham push everyone forward as they seek an equaliser, allowing Bayern a chance on the counter. Laimer plays it forward to Zaragoza, sprinting forward from the halfway line. If he can control the ball he'll only have the goalkeeper to beat, but he can't quite take it in his stride and a defender gets back to clear the danger.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Tottenham pull a goal back
Porro is given time and space to line up a shot, but he's still 30 yards out and off to the right, so there appears to be no imminent danger. However, his shot is so well struck that it leaves Ulreich no chance as it whizzes into the top corner. Game on!
60'
Huge save from Ulreich!
Son gets forward at pace and sends a perfectly weighted pass through for Sarr. He only has Ulreich to beat, but the Bayern goalkeeper produces a brilliant save to keep it out.
56'
Bayern double their lead!
Tel, who has been lively all game, drives forward down the left. Zaragoza peels away to his left, taking a defender with him and allowing Tel to cut inside. He spies Goretzka arriving in the box and slides a pass into him. Goretzka's first effort is saved by Vicario, but the midfielder is alert and tucks in the rebound from close range,
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Substitution
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Substitution
53'
Zaragoza denied
Stanišić plays a delightful through-ball for Zaragoza to chase. He darts into the box on the right and gets a shot away, aiming for the far post, but Vicario saves well.
52'
Six changes from Bayern at the break
Ulreich is on for Neuer, with Bryan, Palhinha, Laimer, Goretzka and Ličina all taking to the pitch as well. Kimmich, Gnabry, Vidović, Pavlović and Müller have gone off.
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Kulusevski goes close
Having been largely outplayed for most of the first half, Tottenham immediately try to restore parity, Kulusevski sending a low effort on the spin just wide.
46'
Peeep peeeeep!
Bayern get the action under way again!
Kick-off!
Half-time
43'
Tel again
Nice approach play from Guerreiro and Vidović down the left before a cross is swung over to the right, finding Tel. His first touch is a little bit heavy, meaning he has to rush his finish - and can only prod wide.
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Gnabry again!
Some neat, first-time passing from Bayern in tight spaces in the Tottenham area. The ball eventually comes to Gnabry, on the right, and his curling left-footed shot rolls just the wrong side of the far post.
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Tel a whisker away!
Vidović flicks a pass with the outside of his right boot to Tel, on the left. He drops a shoulder, jinks inside and shoots, aiming for the top corner at the far post. He's not far off, with the ball fizzing just wide.
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Bayern go close again
It's a three-on-three break with Müller leading the charge before slipping a pass forward to Tel on his left. He looks up and tries to find Vidović at the back post, but Son sprints back to clear just in time.
24'
Next opening
Bayern break forward well down the right. Boey pulls the ball back into the middle, and Kimmich's dummy affords Gnabry some extra time and space to shoot, but his left-footed effort is deflected and loops over the bar.
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Over from Kim
Kimmich whips in a cross from the right to Kim, in the centre of the penalty box. He guides a header goalwards but it goes just over the bar.
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Tel's first sight of goal
Müller spreads the ball wide to the left as Bayern break forward, finding Tel. The French youngster jinks his way to the edge of the penalty area before cutting inside onto his right foot and unleashing a powerful drive at goal that Vicario does well to save.
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Boey does well
The Bayern right-back sprints back to make up ground on Son, who had peeled away behind him to collect a long ball. The Tottenham forward was flagged for offside in the end, but it was still a great show of determination from Boey.
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Another chance for Spurs!
The English side get forward on the break and go three-on-three. They work it to the left to Kulusevski, who twists and turns to create space, but Stanišić does well to keep his eye on the ball and make a vital block.
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Son has a go!
Cutting in from the left unchallenged, Son has time and space to line up an effort at goal. It'll take something special to beat Manuel Neuer from that distance, and Son's effort is wayward, sailing high and wide of the target.
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Bayern lead!
An early advantage for Kompany's side! Tottenham try to play out from the back but Gnabry is alert and pounces on the ball out from Vicario. His attempted pass to Tel is intercepted but the ball bobbles up to youngster Vidović, who chests it down and prods the ball through the goalkeeper's legs and into the net.
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Chance for Gnabry!
Müller floats a lovely ball over the Spurs defence from the left, aiming for Gnabry arriving at the back post. He gets there ahead of his marker but can't keep his first-time effort down and it goes just over.
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Peeeeep!
And we're off as Tottenham get the ball rolling in Seoul.
Kick-off!
Upamecano, Coman & de Ligt take up pre-season training
Back home in Munich, Dayot Upamecano, Kingsley Coman and Matthijs de Ligt began their preparations for the new season at the club's Säbener Straße complex on Friday, having each enjoyed an extended break after reaching the EURO 2024 semi-finals last month. Leroy Sané is likewise currently preparing for the new season in Munich.
Bayern take in Seoul sights
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Season's hopes
Looking ahead to the new season, Kompany was also firm in his expectations of his team: "We're going to give everything to do better this season. I expect a reaction from everyone, which can already be observed in training..."
Manager's thoughts
Speaking in Friday's pre-match press conference, Vincent Kompany had clear expectations for his players ahead of the game: "We want to build up a good fitness level. I want to see the right mentality, also from the players who haven't been training for as long. Most of the players will be involved tomorrow, but we'll spread out the game time."
Keeping good Kompany
Speaking on his experience working with new coach Vincent Kompany so far, the South Korean defender was excited about their future together:
"He was a great defender who played at the highest level. I'm trying to learn as much as I can from him. He likes defenders who play aggressively, so I think it could be a good fit.
Kim feeling prepared
Ahead of tomorrow's meeting with Tottenham in Seoul, defender Kim Min-Jae spoke on how he feels he has benefitted from pre-season so far in Friday's pre-match press conference: "It's the first complete pre-season that I've spent in Europe. I've normally been moving around a lot, but it's not about me, it's about us gelling as a team, preparing as well as we can and getting used to the new coach."
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Watch: Bayern Munich train in Seoul
Leroy Sané back in action
Leroy Sané won't be in Korea as he recovers from a surgery on a groin injuyry, but there is some good news. The Germany international has been back on the training pitch back at Säbener Straße and even working with a ball during an individual session.
Touchdown and straight to training
After landing in Korea, Bayern have headed to the Goyang Stadium for a training session. Vincent Kompany put the players through their paces with sessions of jogging, stretching and ball drills. João Palhinha was present for his first training session in FCB's red.
Palhinha: "I'm very proud to have this opportunity"
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Eberl on getting players up to speed
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Kimmich & Co. return to training
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Palhinha arrives
New signing João Palhinha has joined up with his new teammates after his switch from Premier League side Fulham. Vincent Kompany will be eager to start working with the Portuguese midfielder, who reached the quarter-final of Euro 2024 with his country.
Bayern head to South Korea
The next stop in Bayern's pre-season preparations will be Seoul, South Korea, where they will face Tottenham Hotspur on August 3rd.
Ito to be "out for some time"
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Full-time: Düren 1-1 Bayern Munich
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84' Irankunda continues to impress
Goalscorer Irankunda looks like Bayern's best chance of a second but time is running out.
80' Gnabry with a chance
It's all Bayern now as Gnabry tries to give his side the lead but sees his shot cutting in from the left saved.
77' Close from Ibrahimović!
One of those young subs, Arijon Ibrahimović, tries his luck from range and his shot just goes over the bar.
73' Bayern continue to attack
Kompany's team is looking refreshed after his changes with youth and energy exactly what this match needed.
69' GOAL: Bayern level it up at 1-1!
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67' More Bayern changes
Goretzka, Raphaël Guerreiro, Bryan Zaragoza, Sacha Boey and Josip Stanišić also head off. On come Aleksandar Pavlović, Arijon Ibrahimović, Nestoriy Irankunda, Serge Gnabry and Noussair Mazraoui.
66' Two changes for Bayern
Kompany calls time on Kim and Dier, replacing them with Noël Aséko Nkili and Javier Fernández.
56' Bayern's eighth corner comes to nothing
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50' Five changes for Düren
The hosts shake things up. Could this disrupt their rhythm, or give them more energy to see out a shock result?
49' Another shot from Goretzka
Goretzka again tries his luck, but his volley from outside the box sails harmlessly over the goal.
Second half underway
We're back playing again at the Karl Knipprath Stadium.
Half-time: Düren 1-0 Bayern Munich
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42' The match is paused
There's a break in play as stewards struggle to deal with a pitch invader.
40' GOAL: Düren take the lead!
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30' Goretzka goes down
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28' Easy save for Schreiber
Mathys Tel is the latest to shoot from a corner, but it's right at Düren's goalkeeper Schreiber.
26' Best chance yet for Bayern
Eric Dier rises highest from a corner and only just misses with a header.
'20 Ito off
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17' First good chance for Bayern
Raphaël Guerreiro sends in a free kick and it falls to Goretzka who blasts over.
13' Bayern struggle to create
The Bundesliga outfit remain on top but chances are hard to come by with Düren defending compactly.
10' Bayern in control but almost concede
Bayern start taking the game to Düren but are nearly caught out on the counter by Garcia's next shot from range.
6' Bayern fight back
Bayern start taking control of the match and Leon Goretzka nearly latches onto a chance but he's disrupted just before shooting.
4' Düren still on top
It's an impressive start from the home team and Rafael Garcia tests Sven Ulreich.
1' Düren with the first attack
The home team get things going early but Minjae Kim does well to shut down any threat.
Peeep!
We're underway in Bayern's latest pre-season friendly.
Bayern starting XI
Ulreich - Stanišić, Kim, Dier, Ito - Goretzka, Guerreiro - Boey, Ličina, Bryan - Tel
Düren starting XI
Schreiber - Popovic, Wetschka, Lela, Zuhs - Statovci, Gültekin, Kondziella, Brock, Garcia - Alpsoy
A tougher test
Bayern will face more of a challenge today than in their previous game against Rottach Egern, with Düren having won the league title last season on the way to promotion to the fourth-tier Regionalliga West. Their squad does also contain some Bundesliga experience, with ex-Cologne pair Adam Matuszczyk and Christian Clemens a part of Düren's squad.
Another chance for the youngsters
With sporting director Christoph Freund confirming that the Germany national team players and new signing João Palhinha still won't be involved yet, it gives young players such as Adam Aznou and Nestory Irankunda another chance to impress new coach Vincent Kompany.
Next up: FC Düren
Vincent Kompany's men will face Regionalliga West side FC Düren on Sunday afternoon as his side continue their preparations for the upcoming season.
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Watch: Bayern Munich 14-1 Rottach Egern
Kompany speaks
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Full-time: Rottach-Egern 1-14 Bayern
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Asp Jensen goes close
87' Asp Jensen glances a header towards the target that lands on the roof of the net.
Rottach-Egern 1-14 Bayern
79' Noel Aseko Nkili controls brilliantly inside the area before finding the corner with an innovative finish.
Rottach-Egern 1-13 Bayern
78' Asp Jensen accepts the cut-back and side-foots the ball into the corner of the net.
All Bayern
72' Sacha Boey and Jonathan Asp Jensen both miss chances to increase Bayern's lead as Vincent Kompany's men continue to relentlessly attack .
Rottach-Egern 1-12 Bayern
68' Sadat takes advantage of some slack defending to tap in Bayern's 12th.
Bayern hit woodwork
67' Irankunda goes for the spectacular and connects with the overhead. Mario Weiß pushes the ball onto the post.
Rottach-Egern 1-11 Bayern
65' Sacha Boey's speculative strike takes a wicked deflection that has Mario Weiß scrambling and the goalkeeper ends up punching into his own net.
Rottach-Egern 1-10 Bayern
60' Kompany's men have a tenth goal in this friendly with Nestroy Irankunda getting ahead of Rottach's keeper to knock in from close range.
Rottach-Egern 1-9 Bayern
58' Mudaser Sadat sends the ball home at the second attempt as Bayern's super subs begin to gel.
Rottach-Eggern 1-8 Bayern
55' The men in red have an eighth goal after some terrific work from Irankunda to set up Ibrahimović, who slams in at the far post.
Ito again
54' Ito is again in the thick of the action with an effort on the half-volley that flies over.
Ibrahimović searching
53' Arijon Ibrahimović works goalkeeper Mario Weiß, who keeps the Bayern man at bay.
Ito chance
48' New Bayern signing from Stuttgart Hiroki Ito is straight into the action with a powerful shot that rises into the side netting.
Bayern's second-half line-up
Pavlešić - Manuba, Kim, Ito - Nkili - Sadat, Ibrahimović - Asp Jensen - Boey, Irankunda, Aznou
Peeeeep!
46' Away we go with the second half and their have been wholesale changes for Bayern in this second half ...
Half-time: Rottach-Egern 1-7 Bayern
45' The referee brings the first half to a close with Bayern, and their hat-trick man Mathys Tel, in control. Leon Goretzka ends the half with a knock. Let's see if the midfielder can continue after the break.
Rottach-Egern 1-7 Bayern
41' Tel turns provider this time with a cut-back pass rolled to Guerreiro, who knocks into the empty net.
Rottach-Egern 1-6 Bayern
40' Mathys Tel has a first-half hat-trick, lashing home the loose ball after one more Mario Weiß save.
Fine Weiß display
37' Mazraoui goes close to scoring again with a close-range shot that Mario Weiß saves. The goalkeeper is at it again moments later with another super stop to deny Vidović.
Rottach-Egern 1-5 Bayern
33' Bayern are back in cruise control once more with Noussair Mazraoui finding the corner with a tidy strike.
Rottach-Egern 1-4 Bayern
29' The hosts have hit back! Tobias Schlichtner races away before firing under Ulreich. Huge roars from the 3,000 fans gathered here.
Rottach-Egern 0-4 Bayern
27' Another Bayern goal. This time goalkeeper Mario Weiß won't be happy with himself as he fails to deal with a Bryan centre and can only watch Tel deflect in his second of the game.
Rottach-Egern 0-3 Bayern
26' The floodgates are open now with Tel applying the finish following some solid Leon Goretzka build up.
Rottach-Egern 0-2 Bayern
25' It's Ličina again! This time the youngster sidefoots home with great confidence to put FCB two ahead.
Rottach-Egern 0-1 Bayern
24' Ličina picks up possession inside the area, controls, zips one way and then another before firing into the corner!
Guerreiro effort
23' Guerreiro this tries has a pop from close in but there is Weiß with one more stunning save.
Latest score: Rottach-Egern 0-0 Bayern
20' Still no breakthough for the Bundesliga side here as their ninth-division opponents continue to stand firm.
Weiß in command
17' Mario Weiß is having a blinder here. The custodian pushes a Vidović effort wide before making a flying stop to tip Bryan's shot towards the top corner onto the bar.
No way through
13' Vidović tries one from close range but goalkeeper Weiß holds on at the second attempt. The Rottach-Egern goalkeeper almost spills a subsequent Tel shot but recovers at the last to keep this game scoreless.
Tel again
10' The young French forward is everywhere here and he again gets on the end of a Mazraoui cross from the right but just can't control it.
Bayern hit woodwork
6' Mathys Tel sends a header crashing against the crossbar. Still 0-0 in Tegernsee.
Defence busy
2' Tel heads straight into the arms of the Rottach-Egern goalkeeper, who is quickly in action again to repel another Bayern effort.
Early Bayern chance
1' Vidović dances through before scuffing a low shot wide of the upright.
Game on!
1' Rottach-Egern kick-off this friendly and the first opportunity is not long in arriving.
Teams out!
Both sides take to the pitch in Tegernsee! We're just moments away from kick-off in Vincent Kompany's first friendly game in charge of Bayern Munich.
Captain fantastic
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Bayern team news
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Expected Bayern formation
Ulreich - Mazraoui, Stanišić, Dier, Guerreiro - Goretzka, Fernández - Vidović, Ličina, Bryan - Tel
Bayern's fond memories
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Aggression and control
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Pre-season well underway
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Game day!
Bayern are all set to take to the field in friendly action under new coach Vincent Kompany in Tegernsee. FC Rottach-Egern provide the opposition for the Bavarian giants, who racked up a huge score against the same opponents last year.
Kompany on Guardiola's influence
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No Kane in Korea
"Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman will not be there, but hopefully for the first cup game."
Kompany on his defensive tactics
"We don't talk too much about systems. In the Bundesliga, the teams and coaches are very flexible. It also depends on who you're playing against. Sometimes you play more of a zone defense and sometimes you play a man-to-man defense. We know the profiles of the players, where they feel comfortable and will always try to use that as a guideline."
Kompany on Bayern's motto 'Mia san Mia'
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Kompany on guaranteed starters
"We could go through all the names now. Harry Kane, Musiala - what do I think about Goretzka. We could go on like this all evening. But that's not my intention. I played at this level and it doesn't really matter. Nobody ever said about me back then that I would definitely play, even though I was captain. These players are used to meeting the highest standards. We need everyone. If you want to hear names, you're completely missing the point."
Kompany on being a defender's defender
"I felt like I had spoken to everyone. But of course I also like to speak to the defenders. I'm lucky that I work with top players. You always think that it's enough to be at the top level. But I don't have that feeling here at all."
Kompany on his new home
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Kompany speaks to the press
After taking his first training sessions and ahead of travelling to Korea, new FC Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany is facing the media.
Plenty of new faces
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The pre-season outlook
After their match against Spurs in Seoul, Bayern will face the Premier League side again in London seven days later. Before all of that, though, there are some warm-up friendlies at home in Germany against FC Rottach-Egern and 1. FC Düren.
One friendly planned
Vincent Kompany's men have one friendly on the agenda against Harry Kane and Eric Dier's former club Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul on 3 August at 8pm local time. The team will also hold an open training session at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 6pm the evening before.
Kim-mania
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Line-ups
Düren: Schreiber (Theißen 33', Strauch 67') - Popović (Ramaj 46'), Matuszczyk (Damaschek 46'), Lela, Wetschka, Zuhs - Gültekin, Brock (Zeil 46'), Kondziella - Alpsoy (Schlößer 46'), García (Simon 46')
Unused Subs: Miftaraj, Matuschyk, Geimer, Ramaj, Armani
Coach: Kristopher Fetz
Bayern: Ulreich – Minjae (Aseko 62'), Dier (Fernández 62'), Ito (Aznou 21') - Stanišić (Mazraoui 62'), Goretzka (Pavlović 62'), Guerreiro (Ibrahimović 62'), Boey (Gnabry 62') – Ličina, Tel (Vidović 62'), Bryan (Irankunda 62')
Subs: Le. Klanac, Pavlesic, Sadat
Out: Olise (international duty), Peretz (thigh), Sané (pelvis)
Coach: Vincent Kompany
Match stats
- Bayern won their only competitive game against Düren 3-0 in the DFB Cup first round in October 2020.
- Only three starters that day - Müller, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies - remain at Bayern.
- Bayern were denied the Bundesliga title for the first time in 11 years last season. They nonetheless finished 72 places above Düren in Germany's footballing pyramid.
- Kane top scored in his maiden Bundesliga campaign with 36 goals. He added a further eight on Bayern's run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
- Düren pair Matuszczyk and Christian Clemens and have prior Bundesliga experience with Cologne. Marcel Damaschek was also on the Billy Goats' books.
- Düren won their first league title last season, winning promotion to the fourth-tier Regionalliga West.
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