In terms of the defensive set-up, a lot of things come into it. It's not just about the back four. If you look at Bayern when they were champions 11 years in a row, they didn't just have great defenders but also pressed really well as a team. We have to think about defending as a whole team, all 11 men. But of course, Bayern have always had strong individuals too.
Perhaps some of Bayern's current crop of defenders could undergo the same transformation if Kompany can give them the right platform to work with...
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