Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has heard the theories that the squad could use a “goalkeeper by competition” strategy, but the boss does not want anyone to think that will be the case for his team during the 2026/27 season.
Against VfL Osnabrück on Wednesday, Kompany will start Jonas Urbig.
“I dismiss the idea of having a dedicated cup or Champions League goalkeeper. We’re looking at the fixture list; it’s about seeing what’s best – also for Manuel Neuer and giving Jonas a chance to shine.
I did that once in my first year as head coach, and it was a mistake,” said Kompany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Jonas Urbig will start in goal tomorrow. Over the course of the season, it will be the same as last term. We’ve already put an incredible amount of trust in Jonas. He’s played in many important matches, such as the cup final. These are milestones that show he can perform in big games.”
For the betterment of the squad — and also the health of Neuer and the development of Urbig — Kompany will manage the workload balance as he sees fit and base it on how he assesses each player, not on what competition a game is in.
That, indeed, sounds like a plan.
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