Overview
- Vincent Kompany confirmed that Jonas Urbig will start Bayern’s DFB‑Pokal tie with VfL Osnabrück on Wednesday as part of the club’s rotation plan.
- Kompan y said he will not use a rigid ‘cup versus Champions League’ goalkeeper policy and will pick goalkeepers based on the fixture list and player workload management.
- Manuel Neuer will be rested for the Osnabrück match as Bayern manages the veteran’s minutes while keeping him as first choice when fit.
- Former Bayern defender Thomas Helmer warned that a single cup start will likely not give Urbig the consistent match practice needed to claim Germany’s No. 1 spot, noting Alexander Nübel’s strong form at Besiktas.
- The next decisive moment comes when Germany coach Jürgen Klopp names his first squad on Sept 17, and Urbig will need sustained club minutes to convert Bayern’s trust into an international starting role.