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KOMPANY'S FREIBURG DEMAND: LUIS DIAZ MUST FIRE BAYERN TO WIN

Bayern's Luis Diaz is suspended for the Arsenal UCL clash. Coach Vincent Kompany has challenged the winger to "go all out" against Freiburg in the Bundesliga to help the team before his ban.

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Bayern Munich's coach, Vincent Kompany, has asked attacker Luis Diaz to play better in the club's next game versus Freiburg, because the Colombian winger will probably not play in the game against Arsenal. Diaz was given a red card in Bayern's 2-1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain, so he will now miss the Arsenal game in the Champions League.

Kompany's Challenge to Diaz


Bayern are playing in their own league again and want to improve after their tie last week against Union Berlin, which stopped them from winning every game in all competitions this season. Kompany hopes his team can win this weekend and thinks Diaz has no reason not to try his best.

During a news conference, Kompany asked Diaz to play his best in Bayern's game against Freiburg, especially because he will miss the game in the middle of the week. He said: "For him [Diaz], there is definitely no question about how much he should play. He needs to go all out tomorrow and help us. The others will have to manage on their own against Arsenal on Wednesday."

"The game against Arsenal will not really matter to Freiburg. The guys are excited for the Freiburg game. We want to win the game and are not thinking about Arsenal now."

The length of Diaz's suspension has not been officially announced by UEFA yet, but Kompany said he understands the situation by saying, "I have heard it is one game." I do not know when it will be shared, but if what I heard is wrong, I would be upset."

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Kompany's evaluation of the season


After Bayern and Berlin tied 2-2, Kompany could not beat the record. Kompany has matched his mentor Pep Guardiola's record of winning ten Bundesliga games in a row in his first ten games of a season, which the former Barcelona coach achieved in the 2015–16 season. Bayern has started the season amazingly, playing 17 games without a loss in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup, and Champions League. If you think about the changes in the team—the loss of important attackers like Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Muller, and not being able to get players like Nick Woltemade and Rafael Leao—the run seems even more impressive.

However, Kompany has turned these problems into strengths. His system, which depends on effort, team movement, and smooth attacking changes, is very clear and well-coordinated. Harry Kane is scoring at a great rate of 23 in just 17 games because the system has helped him play his best.

"I still remember that we lost our previous match with Union," Kompany stated. "This year doesn't look like it will be easy. Most importantly, you won't gain anything if you aren't tough when it matters most. Right now, our great beginning is simply extra. We hope to be even tougher by the time the year ends.

To help Bayern keep playing hard all year, Kompany probably used the break to look at his team again and think about changing strategies. Also, he's likely hoping that Díaz returns wanting to make up for not being able to play and really help Bayern in their game against Freiburg this Saturday.

BAYERN MUNICH FACE MAJOR DECISION ON LEON GORETZKA AS EUROPEAN GIANTS CIRCLE NOW

Leon Goretzka’s future at Bayern Munich is uncertain as Tottenham and Napoli show interest. Discover why Vincent Kompany wants him to stay.

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The winter transfer window is just around the corner, and as usual, Bayern Munich's name is popping up in transfer rumours all over the place. But the top guys at the club keep saying they won't be bringing anyone in this January.

As for players leaving, there's talk about guys whose contracts are almost up. Leon Goretzka is one of them, and he's been linked to a bunch of clubs lately.

Apparently, Bayern hasn't offered Goretzka a new deal yet. They're looking at younger midfielders to possibly replace him in the summer. Tottenham, Napoli, Fenerbahce, and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in snagging Goretzka this winter.

Sky Sports Germany says that Vincent Kompany thinks highly of Goretzka. The coach wants him to stay and appreciates what he brings to the field.

On the other hand, The Athletic is saying that the rumours about Goretzka going to Tottenham are off base. Apparently, Tottenham isn't trying to get him. Goretzka is also said to be locked in on finishing out the season strong with Bayern.

Goretzka's still got a job to do at Bayern.

Aleksandar Pavlovic has kind of jumped ahead of Goretzka in the lineup. The young midfielder played great in the first half of the season.

Goretzka's been coming off the bench lately. Even though he's not a starter right now, Goretzka can still help the team in the second half of the season. His experience will be really important in those big Champions League games. Plus, he can play different positions if needed. He can fill in on defence or be an attacking midfielder. A guy like that could be really helpful for Bayern as they try to win it all.

Right now, it looks like Kompany is happy with his team. Other than Sacha Boey, Bayern isn't expected to let go of any senior players this winter. Since Bayern is competing in three different competitions, Kompany will need everyone to play their best.

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Bayern Munich had a decent summer with player transfers, though the timing could've been better. The club isn't planning on getting anyone new in January, but they're lining up deals for the summer.

Besides big-name signings, Bayern's also keeping an eye on young talent. They seem pretty interested in a top Brazilian prospect.

According to UOL in Brazil, Bayern is talking more with Vasco's forward, Rayan, and his people. The 19-year-old is up for joining Bayern, and Vasco is waiting for an offer. Word is, Vasco wants close to €50 million for himself.

Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer guy, also said Bayern is keen on Rayan. He knows there's been contact, but Rayan's just one of several players Bayern's looking at to beef up their attack.

Since Vasco might want a lot for Rayan, Bayern could be thinking about putting him straight into the first team. The kid can play on the right or behind the main striker. He's had a great season with Vasco, scoring 20 goals in all competitions.

Rayan's stats make him sound like a scoring machine, but he might need a bit to get used to the Bundesliga. Since Bayern has enough players in attack, Rayan could get time to adjust.

Bayern will need to get a forward next summer.

They let go of three experienced forwards over the summer and signed Luis Diaz for keeps, and Nicolas Jackson is on loan from Chelsea. Lennart Karl has really stepped up and is now a regular in the squad this season.

Max Eberl recently hinted that they probably won't buy Jackson permanently next summer. So, Bayern will need someone who can fill in for Harry Kane and play on the wings if needed.

Someone like Rayan might not be ready to back up Kane just yet. If Bayern gets the Brazilian forward, they'd still need another number nine to add some depth to the attack. Bayern might not spend a ton on forwards this summer, but there will definitely be some fresh faces in that part of the team.

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