Kane's Leadership Aids Jackson's Progress At Bayern Munich Ahead Of Africa Cup Of Nations

Vincent Kompany has observed significant growth in Nicolas Jackson, attributing part of this to his training alongside Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. Jackson, who joined Bayern on loan from Chelsea, has mostly been a backup for Kane. Despite limited playtime, Jackson has netted three goals in 11 Bundesliga matches and contributed to four goals in five Champions League games.

Kompany expressed satisfaction with Jackson's progress at Bayern, acknowledging the impact of Kane's presence. "I'm very positive about Nicolas Jackson. He has helped us a lot, his goal-per-minute ratio is good," Kompany stated. The competition with Kane is seen as beneficial for Jackson's development, providing him with valuable experience and learning opportunities.

The relationship

between Kane and Jackson extends beyond competition; they collaborate closely during training sessions. Their joint efforts focus on improving finishing skills, which has positively influenced Jackson's performance. Kompany noted that Jackson feels comfortable in Munich, both within the team environment and personally.

Bayern Munich will face Mainz on Sunday at the Allianz Arena. This match marks the last game for Jackson before he joins Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations. Mainz currently sits at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with only six points from 13 games. Urs Fischer will lead Mainz for the first time in a Bundesliga match.

Mainz's top performer this season is Nadiem Amiri, who has scored three goals and provided one assist. However, Amiri hasn't been directly involved in a goal since their loss to Stuttgart on October 26. Meanwhile, Harry Kane continues to shine for Bayern with 17 goals in 13 matches this season.

Bayern's Dominance and Historical Context

Bayern Munich has an impressive record against Mainz, winning their last eight home league encounters against them. Historically, Bayern has only had a longer home winning streak against Hamburger SV among current Bundesliga teams. In past instances where the league leaders faced the bottom team, victories for the latter have been rare.

Bayern's offensive prowess is evident as they have scored at least twice in their last 21 Bundesliga matches—a new league record. With 49 goals after 13 matches this season, they are setting new benchmarks for scoring efficiency in the competition.

The probability of a Bayern victory against Mainz stands at 82.3%, according to Opta statistics. A draw is predicted at 10.4%, while Mainz's chances of winning are estimated at just 7.3%. As Bayern aims to reach 50 goals faster than any club before them this season, expectations are high for another dominant performance on Sunday.

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As Bayern prepares for their upcoming match against Mainz, they aim to continue their strong form and maintain their position as league leaders. With key players like Harry Kane leading the charge and Nicolas Jackson showing promise under his mentorship, Bayern remains a formidable force in the Bundesliga this season.