20 goals in one week – the goal-hungry Bayern players, including young star Michael Olise, more than deserved their visit to the Oktoberfest. “It’s tradition, and tradition has to be accepted,” said unbeaten coach Vincent Kompany, who had already promised his players a few beers before the trip to the Weser.
After the impressively dominant performance and the comfortable 5-0 win over the former title rivals, the new Bayern coach could be even more generous. “Bremen is always a dangerous game, but the boys did a great job,” said the Belgian, who has already shaped the Bayern team’s game in a short space of time. After the short Thomas Tuchel era, the record champions are once again showing enthusiasm for the game rather than being burdened with tactics.
In a great mood at the Oktoberfest
On Sunday, the Bavarians were in a great mood and were able to squeeze themselves into their lederhosen to spend a relaxed day at the Oktoberfest with their partners. “I haven’t worn the lederhosen for a long time. After a victory like that, you obviously like wearing them and you can also drink a beer or two,” said sports director Max Eberl, who celebrated his 51st birthday on Saturday and therefore had double reason to toast on Sunday.
The fact that Bayern got in the mood for Oktoberfest with their third goal gala in a row had a lot to do with Olise. The 53 million Euro man from Crystal Palace showed his strongest performance to date in a Munich jersey and almost single-handedly dismantled the hopelessly overwhelmed Bremen team with two goals and two assists.
Special praise from Kane for Olise
Top scorer Harry Kane gave special praise for this. “Michael was a constant threat,” said Kane about the 22-year-old right winger. “First and foremost, he is a really good player. He is also a top lad. He enjoys being in Munich,” said Kane about the French international.
With his speed and dribbling, Olise repeatedly caused huge problems for Bremen. “He has a great mentality, always wants to improve, always wants more goals and assists. That’s a great attitude. Because you have to be hungry to develop. And that’s exactly what he is,” Kane praised the London-born Olise.
First comparisons with Arjen Robben
After his gala performance, some wanted to compare the Frenchman with the Dutchman Arjen Robben, who had shone for ten years at Bayern from 2009 to 2019. “It’s a big comparison, there’s still a long way to go. Robben was one of the best in the world in his position,” said Kane about the comparison. “But Michael enjoys his football, enjoys his time in Munich. He was fantastic today.”
Kompany and Eberl saw it that way too. However, those in charge focused less on the Frenchman’s offensive spectacle and more on his defensive action. “He helped us keep a clean sheet,” said Kompany about a scene in the second half. “When Bremen had played through, Michael Olise cleared the ball in his own penalty area – that’s Bayern Munich!” Eberl enthused.
Bayern ready for Bayer
Kompany immediately took the new shooting star to task again. “He is a very talented player. He couldn’t have started much better, but he has to keep going,” said the Belgian, who sees no danger of Olise taking off. “I don’t have the feeling that he feels any pressure. He is a boy who enjoys football.”
He can prove that again next Sunday in the top match against Bayer Leverkusen. “Leverkusen are the reigning German champions and have outstanding quality. That will be the first real benchmark,” said Eberl. “We’re looking forward to it.”
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