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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany ‘unconvinced’ about the anti-Joshua Kimmich propaganda

Recent positive results from youth players in the German national team setup—particularly in midfield—have sparked a sudden movement to oust Joshua Kimmich from the squad. However, Vincent Kompany, Kimmich’s manager at FC Bayern, remains unbothered by the noise (via Sky…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany ‘unconvinced’ about the anti-Joshua Kimmich propaganda
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany dismissed debates pushing to remove Joshua Kimmich from the German national squad.
  • Kompany stated that club form influences the national team rather than the other way around.
  • Young midfield talent has recently driven external calls regarding changes to Germany's international starting lineup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has dismissed external debates surrounding Joshua Kimmich's position in the German national team setup. Despite growing discussions regarding youth alternatives in midfield, Kompany stated via Sky Germany that he avoids engaging in external noise and emphasized that club performances dictate national team opportunities rather than the reverse.

Bavarian Football Works notes that several Bayern Munich players feature prominently for Germany, including Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Tom Bischof, Jonathan Tah, and Jonas Urbig. The manager reiterated that his evaluation of Kimmich remains unaffected by outside criticism.

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