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Jürgen Klopp jokes with Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany over using Nathaniel Brown as a No. 10

The outside-back position has been a thorn in the side of the German national team for quite a few years now. Right-back? Left-back? It does not matter, Germany has had trouble filling those voids. How much trouble? Well, former head…

Bavarian Football Works

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 3:45 AM

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Jürgen Klopp joked with Vincent Kompany about playing left-back Nathaniel Brown as a number 10.
Kompany took the joke well and stated Brown will play in his natural left-sided position again.
Brown recently transferred to Bayern Munich, where he faces competition from Alphonso Davies.

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German national team head coach Jürgen Klopp reportedly joked with Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany regarding his tactical use of Nathaniel Brown. During a recent visit to Bayern's Säbener Straße training ground, Klopp teased Kompany about playing the natural left-back as an attacking midfielder.

Kompany reportedly took the joke in good spirits and assured Klopp that Brown would return to his natural position on the left. Brown, who recently transferred to Bayern Munich, is expected to compete with Alphonso Davies for the left-back spot while aiming to secure his role in the German national team.

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Jürgen Klopp jokes with Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany over using Nathaniel Brown as a No. 10

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