Vincent Kompany Faces World Cup Player Shortage Ahead of Season

Vincent Kompany will face a difficult pre‑season build‑up. Seventeen professionals earmarked for the upcoming Bayern Munich squad are currently competing at the World Cup. Those seventeen players will return to Bayern Munich in stages after their holiday break. Their staggered comeback will limit full‑squad training until all have arrived. The limited availability of the squad will force Kompany to adapt early training sessions. Adjusted plans will rely on the players who remain at the club. Kompany’s preparation will continue as the returning World Cup participants rejoin. The schedule will normalize once the entire group is back.