Vincent Kompany's first season with Bayern Munich saw him claim the Bundesliga title amidst injury woes but fall short in other competitions. Bayern, which has not reached the DFB-Pokal final since 2020, faced an early exit in this year's edition against Bayer Leverkusen, a match complicated by Manuel Neuer's red card. Club president Herbert Hainer has highlighted the domestic cup as a key target for next season. Additionally, losing touted transfer target Florian Wirtz to Liverpool raises concerns about Bayern's competitiveness in the transfer market and future planning.
Kompany successfully led Bayern Munich to a Bundesliga title during his first season, despite dealing with injuries and only winning one major trophy for a club of Bayern's caliber.
President Herbert Hainer emphasized the need to target the domestic cup next season, expressing disappointment at Bayern's absence in the DFB-Pokal final, and promising a return.
Bayern Munich has experienced a series of early exits from the DFB-Pokal since their 2020 triumph, a decline contrasting sharply with their historic status as a dominant force in German football.
The shocking loss of the Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool highlights Bayern's struggles in both player retention and competition with English clubs, raising questions about future strategies.
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