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The appointment of Vincent Kompany as Bayern Munich's coach have caused mixed reactions. Munich didn't really have much options to select from. Kompany's selection is seen by some as a step back for the club. The thoughts surrounding his appointment stems from past instances where Bayern struggled under coaches who didn't have the same pedigree as renowned names like Heynckes, Ancelotti, Guardiola, and van Gaal. There are doubts about whether Kompany can fill the shoes of his big named predecessors and lead Bayern to continued success.
Kompany's challenge at Bayern is increased by the fact that he wasn't the first choice for the role, potentially leaving him in a position where he has to prove himself with the doubts about his suitability for the job. The decline of renowned coaches like Nagelsmann and the perceived lack of interest from others like Tuchel may raise eyebrows and lead to questions about Bayern's motive as a coaching destination.
Tuchel's talks about Bayern Munich's coaching situation shows the uncertainty surrounding the club's managerial hunt. Kompany's tenure at Bayern will undoubtedly be closely monitored, with his success or failure potentially impacting views about the club's coaching decisions for seasons to come.
This choice was definitely made because of a lack of options. Otherwise Bayern Munich would have signed a big name in the business, but Kompany is a risky choice. After the season they now played, this doesn't feel like a proper response. But then again I have no idea whether there was any of the bigger names available at all. Mourinho comes to my mind, but I assume we won't fund out whether there have been talks or negotiations, but Mourinho isn't the same Mourinho anymore. That's why I think he wouldn't have been the best choice either.
The problem with Kompany is that everything will be going crazy if he doesn't win most of the games from day one. That is where I think a more experienced coach would be superior in handling these kinds of situations. Kompany will get under pressure immediately if he has some weak results and the whole club will be in distress within no time.
Leverkusen on the other hand can be fully relaxed. They still have their amazing coach and don't have to screen the transfer market or start any experiments. I call Kompany for Bayern Munich an experiment. It is not the bullet-proof choice that Bayern would have liked to have.
Contract duration for Kompany is three years, which means that Bayern is serious about him. I thought they would be more inclined to give him two years instead, but no. It would be quite a bad joke though if this whole endeavor fails and they have to sack him after four months.