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Bayern Clinch Supercup Despite Thin Squad

Squad thinness concerns have intensified transfer pressure following Stuttgart’s rebuff of the Woltemade approach.

Bayern-Trainer Vincent Kompany mit seinen Talenten Tom Bischof und Lennart Karl

Overview

  • FC Bayern lifted the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup with a 2:1 victory over VfB Stuttgart led by Manuel Neuer’s man-of-the-match display.
  • Harry Kane cautioned that the squad is among the smallest he has experienced, urging the club to strengthen attacking options before the September transfer deadline.
  • Stuttgart’s CEO Alexander Wehrle declared Bayern’s pursuit of Nick Woltemade closed, prompting the club to pursue alternatives such as Christopher Nkunku without any confirmed agreement.
  • Medical examinations delivered an all-clear for Konrad Laimer and Serge Gnabry after minor issues in the Supercup, securing their availability for the upcoming Bundesliga opener.
  • Vincent Kompany’s limited use of academy talents has drawn criticism from analysts, while Neuer’s performance has reignited calls for his return to the German national team.