Klopp questions Kompany's Bayern tactics in half-time analysis

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 23 Oct, 11:58 · Archive

Jurgen Klopp, now Germany head coach, questioned Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany's defensive approach during a 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

During half-time commentary on Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp criticised the tactical approach of Bayern boss Vincent Kompany. The former Liverpool manager expressed confusion about Bayern's defensive shape, telling DAZN: "To this day, I haven't fully understood what Bayern does against the ball." He questioned the defending for Arsenal's first goal and was unconvinced by how Kane was being deployed in the midfield press rather than in a deeper defensive block.

When Klopp's comments were relayed to Kompany after the game, the Bayern Munich manager refused to engage with the criticism, saying: "I'm not answering that. Next question." Klopp also noted that this was not the first time he had questioned Kompany's tactical choices, having previously expressed concern about Bayern's left-back selection at the start of the season.

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In this story: Jurgen Klopp · Vincent Kompany · Harry Kane · Bayern Munich · Arsenal · Germany

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