Overview
- Vincent Kompany publicly endorsed Harry Kane dropping deep, saying the striker may choose his positions within a defined attacking framework.
- Kompany specified that Bayern attacks must arrive in the area with two players in the penalty box to ensure presence where goals are scored.
- He praised Kane’s creative passing range, likening some deliveries to Toni Kroos and Kevin De Bruyne.
- Jamal Musiala was named in the matchday squad after 196 days out and will be eased back without pressure on immediate match-deciding impact.
- Didi Hamann’s recent criticism of Kane’s deeper role framed a public debate that Kompany addressed by emphasizing a coached, conditional approach.