Upamecano: How Bayern's key player in Mainz was painfully missing
Upamecano: How Bayern's key player in Mainz was painfully missing
FC Bayern Munich had a clear problem in the decisive Bundesliga game against Mainz on Saturday: The key player Dayot Upamecano was missing due to injury, and this was clearly noticeable. Coach Vincent Kompany had to improvise and chose Eric dier for the starting eleven, which turned out to be a risky decision. Whether Upamecano, which had recently shown a strong form that would have prevented 1: 2 defeat, remains questionable. Company said that Upamecano was only part of the staff who was not completely available due to an injury situation, including large names such as Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer.
Kompanys worries and returnees
The Bayern fans remained in concern until the end, whether Upamecano and Leon Goretzka would get fit in time, since both were missing during training. Coach Company finally gave the all -clear by confirming that both players are ready for use. His explanation that they did not train were simply: After a strenuous game, it is normal for some players to train less. The lack of Upamecano in Mainz should have been the decisive factor, especially since his defense partner Minjae Kim also suffered greatly from his absence. The last games had shown how important Upamecano is for the defensive game of Bayern, as well as Fussball.newsThe situation with the record champions is not easier despite the positive news about Upamecano and Goretzka. Many players are pushing themselves on the sidelines due to injuries, which the team presents with great challenges. In addition, Kompany emphasized that the team's injury intensity had to be analyzed in order to avoid similar situations in the future. This topic is particularly important for the rest of the season, since Bayern are confronted with a high burden, which could influence the squad planning and sporting results, such as Bild
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