**Bayern Manager Vincent Kompany Aims for Tactical Adjustments to Boost Winning Rate While Maintaining 'Dominant Football' Approach**


Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is determined to uphold his team’s commitment to high-pressure, dominant football but is planning tactical adjustments to improve results. Bayern suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Barcelona in last week’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) away match, drawing criticism for Kompany's intense pressing style, with defenders like Kim Min-jae targeted as scapegoats. Bayern’s recent poor run includes a 0-1 loss to Aston Villa, placing them at 1 win and 2 losses after three rounds in the UCL league phase.

Bayern bounced back with a 5-0 victory over Bochum in the Bundesliga, restoring morale. They now face Mainz 05 in a DFB-Pokal away game on October 31 (KST), where Kim Min-jae will encounter fellow Koreans Lee Jae-sung and Hong Hyun-seok in a “Korean Derby.”

According to Bild, Kompany intends to maintain Bayern’s high-pressure and dominant playstyle, with players expressing enthusiasm compared to last season’s more conservative approach under Thomas Tuchel. As long as Bayern stays competitive in the Bundesliga and avoids an early UCL elimination, Kompany’s aggressive philosophy is likely to persist.

Following the Barcelona loss, Kompany encouraged his players by reminding them, “It’s not over yet. The UCL format has changed, and we can learn and improve from this loss.” The current UCL format has 36 teams in a single pool with an eight-round league phase, offering Bayern a chance to turn their situation around and potentially secure an early round-of-16 spot by placing in the top eight.

Kompany and his coaching staff have reviewed the Barcelona game with the players, analyzing both mistakes and positives. One proposed change involves mixing zonal and man-to-man marking to address Bayern’s vulnerability to counterattacks. Previously, Bayern’s one-on-one defensive approach often left them exposed if the ball wasn’t recovered immediately, allowing opponents to exploit space.

After the Mainz match, Bayern’s packed schedule continues with games against Union Berlin (Bundesliga) on November 2, Benfica (UCL) on November 7, and St. Pauli (Bundesliga) on November 9, followed by an international break. Kim Min-jae will participate in consecutive “Korean Derbies,” first against Mainz and then Union Berlin, where he will face fellow Korean, Jung Woo-young. As fans follow these fixtures, many are turning to [토토사이트 먹튀검증사이트](https://www.towizz.com) for reliable insights and safe betting information.