""Of course, there are always a few question marks when a new coach arrives. You always expect a reaction from the team. I have to say, we are always prepared - including for the fact that systems sometimes change during the game. Other teams have a normal tactic and a 'Bayern plan'. It's happened before that we were so well prepared, but the opponent did something different because they were playing against us," Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)."
""We have two things in mind regarding Manuel Neuer: Firstly, his freshness and match rhythm, and we mustn't forget that it's sometimes good for him to get a bit of rest. Secondly, we're keeping Jonas Urbig's development in mind. When Jonas plays again at some point, we'll discuss it with Manu and Jonas first. At the moment, we're operating normally. Manu is fit and has performed well. Therefore, we won't open this topic right now," Kompany said."
""All is going to plan (for Davies). As I said before, everything before the end of the year is a bonus for him. If he gets minutes against Mainz and Heidenheim then that's a bonus - and then from January he will be fully competitive," Kompany noted. "Jamal is close. Hopefully next week he gets a few training sessions with us before Christmas. That would be a nice feeling for him and for us. There's absolutely no pressure on him or the medical staff. From January, I think he'll get his first minutes.""
Mainz appears stronger than its last-place standing, and a new coach, Urs Fischer, is expected to prompt a reaction. Bayern will prepare for tactical shifts and in-game system changes, remaining ready for opponents altering their approach when facing Bayern. Goalkeeper selection balances Manuel Neuer's freshness and Jonas Urbig's development, with any Urbig starts to be discussed with Neuer and Urbig; Neuer is fit and performing well so rotation is not an immediate topic. Alphonso Davies continues to progress and any pre-January minutes would be a bonus ahead of full competitiveness from January. Jamal Musiala is close, with training before Christmas and first minutes expected from January without pressure.
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