"Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has shown a strong preference to play Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah together in the 2025/26 campaign. Meanwhile, former starter Kim Min-jae has only amassed 790 minutes in 17 games across all competitions. Some would say that Kompany is playing with fire by riding Upamecano and Tah so much and is putting both players at risk for being fatigued or injured for the homestretch of the season."
"Kim, however, has not exactly been a world beater, though, and has not seized the moment when given the opportunity to play extensive minutes. So, tell us Bayern Munich fans...should Kompany play Kim more and hope to get him sharp, while also providing a break for Upamecano and Tah...or should he continue to only use Kim when necessary? Tell us in the comments below!"
Vincent Kompany has favored a centre-back pairing of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah throughout the 2025/26 campaign, consistently selecting them together. Kim Min-jae has accumulated only 790 minutes across 17 appearances and has struggled to make a decisive impact when given extended time. Heavy reliance on Upamecano and Tah raises concerns about fatigue and increased injury risk during the season’s run-in. Supporters are debating whether to increase Kim’s minutes to rest the primary pairing and sharpen his form, or to continue deploying him sparingly only when necessary. Bavarian Podcast Works covers further Bayern and German national team updates on major platforms.
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