Bayern Munich supervisor Vincent Kompany in contrast Michael Olise to his former Manchester Metropolis teammate Kevin De Bruyne after he constructed on his wonderful debut season in Germany with two objectives in his staff’s win over RB Leipzig.
Olise, who moved from Crystal Palace a 12 months in the past, scored 20 objectives in 55 appearances as Bayern received again the Bundesliga title and netted two extra within the 6-0 victory on Friday with which they opened the brand new marketing campaign.
Kompany loved nice success at Metropolis collectively together with his fellow Belgium worldwide, who departed the Etihad Stadium after 10 seasons to affix Napoli in the summertime.
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“Michael’s numbers aren’t my precedence, however I do anticipate him to get higher and make strides,” mentioned Kompany. “I’ve additionally seen the event [previously] of such skills, maybe corresponding to Kevin De Bruyne.”
Olise surpassed expectations in his debut marketing campaign on the Allianz Area following his £50.7 million ($68.4m) transfer from Selhurst Park.
He featured in all 34 Bundesliga matches as Bayern romped to the title, scoring 12 league objectives and likewise ending the season because the staff’s prime supplier of assists.
“What’s essential is what they do every single day in coaching,” mentioned Kompany. “I see whole calm in him. Now he is received one thing, however he has to maintain going. I hope he could make additional progress and that the Bayern followers will get pleasure from him for a very long time.”
Bayern start their DFB Pokal marketing campaign away to third-tier aspect Wehen Wiesbaden on Wednesday as they give the impression of being to raise the trophy for the primary time since 2020.
Kompany is prone to make adjustments from Friday’s emphatic season opener in opposition to Leipzig although the supervisor is cautious of the potential for a cup upset derailing his aspect’s run on the first hurdle.
“It is not about resting,” he mentioned. “We have began very effectively. If Leon Goretzka makes it by way of the ultimate coaching session, he’ll be there as common.
“Everybody from the weekend is right here. I do not just like the phrase rotation. We wish to go to Berlin, we wish to attain the ultimate. I’ve the utmost respect for our opponents.
“I will area a staff that may win this sport. In fact, we would like everybody to remain match and may’t afford to do something loopy.”
