Vincent Kompanyâs Bayern Munich side face a stern test against FC Düren, a fourth-tier German club, in their final pre-season friendly before their much-anticipated Asia Tour.
The match, scheduled for 3:30 pm local time at the Karl-Knipprath-Stadion in Jülich, Germany, provides Kompany with a valuable opportunity to assess his squad's progress ahead of the new season.
Despite the absence of several key players, including those who participated in the Euros and Michael Olise, who is currently impressing at the Olympics, Kompany has a strong squad at his disposal. The match against Düren, a step up in opposition from their previous pre-season encounter against Rottach-Egern, will offer a chance to observe the team's tactical approach and individual performances.
Lineups
With an hour to go before kick-off, the lineups have been released, revealing a potential back three for Bayern Munich, with Kim's return adding defensive strength. Hiroki Ito, meanwhile, could be deployed as a left-back.
Early Action
The match commenced with Bayern Munich dominating possession, and a swift attacking move saw Düren concede a goal in the 40th minute. The goal was a result of poor defending, with Ulreich, the Bayern goalkeeper, making an error that allowed Düren to capitalise.
Injury and Substitution
The first half saw an early substitution as Hiroki Ito was forced off with an injury. He was replaced by Adam Aznou.
Kompanyâs Tactical Experiment
Kompany is experimenting with a flat 3-4-3 formation, a bold strategy that sees StaniÅ¡iÄ playing right centre-back and Eric Dier deployed as a defensive midfielder.
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