Bayern Munich prepares for friendly against Aston Villa under Kompany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is preparing for a friendly match against Aston Villa on August 4, 2026. Following a 2-1 win against Jeju SK, Kompany emphasized a strategic approach to player fitness, planning to adjust playing time for squad members based on recent minutes. While some players are still regaining full fitness, others, including Kim Min-jae and Hiroki Itō, are ready for a heavier workload. The clash with Aston Villa is viewed as a critical step in solidifying team performance ahead of the Bundesliga season.
- •Bayern Munich defeated Jeju SK 2-1 in a recent preseason match.
- •Kompany plans to manage player minutes effectively against Aston Villa.
- •Players like Kim Min-jae and Hiroki Itō are fit for more minutes.
- •The match serves as a test ahead of the Bundesliga season starting.
- •Kompany aims for both performance and fitness during the preseason.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Vincent Kompany sticking to plan for Bayern Munich ahead of Aston Villa tilt
"FC Bayern has another test ahead in Aston Villa.
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