Bayern Munich legend says small roster is working out just fine

"Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß heard all of the criticism that his club received over the summer for not breaking the bank with blockbuster moves or loading up the roster to giver head coach Vincent Kompany a deep bench. Instead of that, the Bavarians kept it simple, made astute acquisitions, sales, and loans, while not overloading the roster with too many players. Simply put, what Bayern Munich did has worked perfectly."

"We were ridiculed because the squad was supposedly too small. We deliberately kept the squad small and didn't bring in the many expensive players that were mainly demanded by the media. Otherwise there wouldn't be Lennart Karl or any young players in the first team. Our coach was willing [to integrate young players], even though he was sad because some transfers didn't work out, but he didn't complain. He rolled up his sleeves - and now we see the result,"

"It is tough to argue with Hoeneß. The roster has been easy to manage for Kompany and the chemistry within the group has been insanely good. The big test, though, is how far this team can get toward a treble, but so far, so good...right? If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor..."

Uli Hoeneß acknowledged summer criticism that the squad was too small and defended the deliberate policy to keep the roster compact. Bayern made measured acquisitions, sales and loans rather than expensive, high-profile signings. The club prioritized integrating young players such as Lennart Karl into the first team. Head coach Vincent Kompany managed a smaller roster effectively and supported youth integration despite some transfer disappointments. The smaller squad yielded strong internal chemistry and easier roster management. The team has performed well so far, with the next major challenge being how far it can progress toward a treble.

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