The Bayern stars and coach Kompany are in a good mood as they celebrate at the Oktoberfest. At the next Munich goal gala in Bremen, one player in particular stands out. Now everyone is excited about the champions.
At the end of their fantastic 20-goal week, the Bayern pros, including new star striker Michael Olise, were in a great mood at the Oktoberfest, wearing lederhosen and Haferl shoes and toasting their dream start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Not only is the beer flowing again under a white and blue sky in Munich, but the ball is also running well again for the record champions after a frustrating, titleless previous season.
“We don’t even need to drink to get the mood going,” joked the Bavarian native Thomas Müller before going into the Käfer tent the day after the 5-0 win in the Bundesliga against SV Werder Bremen. The 35-year-old spoke of “a brilliant week” with further victories in Kiel (6-1) and the start of the Champions League with the 9-2 record against Dinamo Zagreb.
Kompany had already allowed the odd Maß of beer before the successful trip to Bremen. “Vincent has given the go-ahead for the beer. So everyone has to decide for themselves,” said CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen about the amount of Maß the players consumed. Kompany was down-to-earth at his Oktoberfest debut as Bayern coach. The Belgian signed autographs, took selfies with a smile and waved to the fans from the gallery. “That’s tradition, and tradition has to be accepted,” said the unbeaten coach, commenting on the fact that a visit to the Oktoberfest in Munich also includes a Maß of beer.
After the impressively dominant performance against former title rivals SV Werder, the new Bayern coach could be even more patronizing. “Bremen is always a dangerous game, but the boys did a great job,” said the Belgian, who has shaped the Bayern team’s game in a short space of time. After the short Thomas Tuchel era, the record champions are once again showing enthusiasm for the game rather than being burdened with tactics.
In a great mood at the Oktoberfest
“I haven’t worn the lederhosen for a long time. After a victory like that, you obviously like wearing them and you can also drink a beer or two,” said sports director Max Eberl, who celebrated his 51st birthday on Saturday and therefore still had reason to toast on Sunday.
The fact that Bayern got in the mood for Oktoberfest with their third goal gala in a row had a lot to do with Olise. The 53 million Euro man from Crystal Palace showed his strongest performance to date in a Munich jersey and almost single-handedly dismantled the hopelessly overwhelmed Bremen with two goals and two assists.
Special praise from Kane for Olise
Top scorer Harry Kane gave special praise for this. “Michael was a constant threat,” said Kane about the 22-year-old right winger. “First and foremost, he is a really good player. He is also a top lad. He enjoys being in Munich,” said Kane about the French international.
With his speed and dribbling, Olise repeatedly caused huge problems for Bremen. “He has a great mentality, always wants to improve, always wants more goals and assists. That’s a great attitude. Because you have to be hungry to develop. And that’s exactly what he is,” Kane praised the London-born Olise.
First comparisons with Arjen Robben
After his gala performance, some wanted to compare the Frenchman with the Dutchman Arjen Robben, who had shone for ten years at Bayern from 2009 to 2019. “That’s a big comparison, there’s still a long way to go. Robben was one of the best in the world in his position,” said Kane about the comparison. “But Michael enjoys his football, enjoys his time in Munich. He was fantastic today.”
Kompany and Eberl saw it that way too. However, those in charge focused less on the Frenchman’s offensive spectacle and more on his defensive action. “He helped us keep a clean sheet,” said Kompany about a scene in the second half. “When Bremen played through, Michael Olise cleared the ball in his own penalty area – that’s Bayern Munich!” Eberl enthused.
Bayern ready for Bayer
Kompany immediately took the new shooting star to task again. “He is a very talented player. He couldn’t have started much better, but he has to keep going,” said the Belgian, who sees no danger of Olise taking off. “I don’t have the feeling that he feels any pressure. He is a boy who enjoys football.”
He can prove that again next weekend in the top match against Bayer Leverkusen. “Leverkusen are the reigning German champions and have outstanding quality. That will be the first real benchmark,” said Eberl. “We’re looking forward to it.” On Sunday, Bayern boss Dreesen added: “This is obviously a game we’re all looking forward to. We’ve gained strength and self-confidence from the last few games. And then we’ll see who’s better.”
Source: Stern
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