Vincent Kompany praises Joshua Kimmich following Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal match

Joshua Kimmich led FC Bayern Munich in a DFB-Pokal first round match against VfL Osnabrück on September 2, 2026, at Stadion an der Bremer Brücke. After falling behind early, FC Bayern Munich used a series of long deliveries from Kimmich to shift the momentum of the match. One of the midfielder's signature lofted passes resulted in the equalizing goal for the visitors. Coach Vincent Kompany confirmed in postgame comments that the delivery style is a natural part of Kimmich's technical ability rather than a specific tactical plan designed exclusively for the fixture. Kompany noted that while Kimmich remains a primary threat from the No. 6 position, other players such as Pavlo and Tom Bischof also possess the skill set to execute similar passes in his system. The focus for the squad remains on timing runs behind the opposing defensive line.

• 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany dishes on Joshua Kimmich’s trademark chip pass