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"I would have bet against him doing it that way": Mats Hummels is surprised by Vincent Kompany's Bayern line-up against PSG | Goal.com UK
- Mats Hummels expressed surprise at Vincent Kompany's decision to start Alphonso Davies over Konrad Laimer in the PSG first leg.
- Hummels said managers always have a plan, and praised Kompany’s overall tactical approach.
- Bayern's XI against PSG also included Davies, Laimer, and Laimer's emerging role as a dependable performer.
- Hummels noted Davies brings pace on the left flank, which Kompany likely considered against Hakimi.
- Höwedes agreed Laimer’s form and reliability could have influenced the lineup decision.
- Davies and Laimer started as Bayern won 4-3 at Mainz, influencing perceptions of the on-pitch balance.
- Goal.com contextualizes the punditry and Bayern’s rotation considerations ahead of Paris.
- The report notes Bayern won the first leg against PSG by a narrow margin, shaping ongoing tactical debates.
- Bayern Munich’s official lineup for the PSG first leg was listed, showing the tactical decisions at the time.
- The piece situates the discussion within the broader context of Bayern’s season and rotation strategy.
- Goal.com highlights the tactical debate over Davies’ pace versus Laimer’s reliability in Bayern’s lineup choices.
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