Bayern’s Ismael Saibari Eases Into First Team as 'Isi' Under Kompany
Kompany’s praise and the player’s fit with the coach’s high‑intensity system point to a likely increase in minutes because of injuries in Bayern’s attacking group.
Overview
- Bayern signed Ismael Saibari this summer and he has begun training and playing with the first team as a young depth addition.
- Saibari recorded an assist in preseason and then made his competitive debut for Bayern as a late substitute in the Supercup, registering one shot from limited touches.
- Head coach Vincent Kompany revealed the squad nickname “Isi” for Saibari and publicly praised his power, speed and finishing.
- Saibari has said he likes Kompany’s intense style and compared it to the work he experienced under Peter Bosz at PSV, which helps explain the tactical fit.
- With Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl out of full fitness and uncertainty around Jamal Musiala, Saibari has a near‑term pathway to more minutes that could accelerate his development and strengthen Bayern’s attack.