"When Bayern Munich traveled to Sinsheim on a short week after taking down Chelsea FC in the Champions League, it was never going to be easy. Hoffenheim is well-coached, motivated, and playing with a real fire. For a weary Bayern Munich side, that meant trouble, but Vincent Kompany heavily rotated his men and while it was not always dominant or even pretty, the Bavarians showed their grit once again in a 4-1 win."
"And he's getting tired of the topic. "To be honest, I'm surprised with how often I've been asked this question," Kompany said during the post-match presser (via @iMiaSanMia). "Come on guys, we're in 2025. I think everyone understands now that it's very important to use the squad and not wait until things go south before doing that." He has handled that well, same with the team especially with the direction in which they are headed."
Early criticism targeted Vincent Kompany's management of player minutes and rotation, but recent matches show substantial squad changes and improved results. Bayern Munich dismantled Hoffenheim 4-1 after a short midweek trip following a Champions League win over Chelsea, despite Hoffenheim's strong motivation and coaching. Kompany expressed surprise at repeated questions about rotation, stressing the importance of using the squad proactively. The manager rotated heavily, and while the performance was not always flawless, the team demonstrated grit and direction. The match analysis covers the starting XI choices, scoring and substitutions, and broader takeaways for the squad.
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