Kompany’s warning as Bayern head to Elversberg

Bayern make the trip to the Saarland to face SV Elversberg with a negative run of results, as reported by kicker. The visit comes against the smallest club ever to reach the top flight, which makes Kompany’s message heading into the match even more pointed.

Nerves in the Saarland

In the build-up, Vincent Kompany issues a clear warning: the Bayern coach stresses that they can’t underestimate a newly promoted side and must be sharp from the start. As kicker puts it, the warning is essentially to stay focused and not let the opponent’s profile lure the team into mistakes.

Gnabry still absent

Another detail from the preview is Serge Gnabry’s status. According to kicker, he was not yet involved, so it remains to be seen whether he can join the squad rhythm later or if this continues as an absence.

For TuFutbolero, the big question is how Bayern respond to the pressure of a tough, compact venue, and whether Gnabry’s availability—or lack of it—affects Kompany’s attacking approach. Either way, the match will likely hinge on Bayern preventing quick chances and controlling the tempo early.