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Kompany addresses squad challenges ahead of Bayern's pre-season match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Kompany addresses squad challenges ahead of Bayern's pre-season match

Summary

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany discussed the challenges of starting pre-season with an incomplete squad. Speaking from Jeju, South Korea, he acknowledged the varied return times for players, some coming back from rehab, and emphasized the need for gradual reintegration. Bayern is preparing for a friendly against Jeju SK on August 4, as part of their summer tour that also includes a match in Hong Kong against Aston Villa. The focus remains on ensuring match readiness and physical fitness ahead of the Bundesliga season.

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•Kompany calls pre-season challenges a 'different puzzle'
•Bayern training in Jeju, South Korea for summer tour
•Match against Jeju SK set for August 4
•Team also scheduled to face Aston Villa in Hong Kong

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10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kompany: Pre-season with incomplete squad a puzzle we have to solve

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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany admitted that starting the pre-season with a incomplete squad it's "a different puzzle we have to solve," but he's confident the Bundesliga champions will make the most out of it. "Everyone is returning at different times, with some coming back from rehab, and we want to integrate them gradually.
— Yahoo Sports

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