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Klopp’s comments on Bayern tactics draw criticism and support
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal in a Champions League match.
At half-time, Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said he still did not understand how Bayern defended when they did not have the ball.
He also questioned why striker Harry Kane sometimes drops deep, saying Kane seemed to be “everywhere.”
Vincent Kompany declined to respond when asked about Klopp’s comments after the match.
Former Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said the remarks could be seen as criticism and that a national coach should choose his words carefully.
Markus Babbel saw Klopp as curious, not critical, while Bavaria’s premier Markus Söder praised Kompany’s decision not to comment and said the coach and Bayern should work well together.
Jürgen Klopp’s comments questioning Bayern Munich’s defensive tactics during their 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal drew both criticism and support.
At halftime, Klopp said he did not understand what Bayern did without the ball and questioned striker Harry Kane’s positioning.
Former Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said the remarks could be seen as criticism and that a national team coach should consider the effect of his words.
Former Bayern player Markus Babbel said he understood Klopp’s comments as honest curiosity, not criticism.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany declined to respond, a reaction praised by Bavaria’s premier Markus Söder.
- Who
- Jürgen Klopp, Germany’s national team coach, commented on Bayern Munich’s tactics. Oliver Kahn criticized his remarks, while Markus Babbel defended him.
- What
- Klopp said he did not understand Bayern’s play without the ball and questioned Harry Kane’s role in pressing.
- When
- During halftime of Bayern’s Champions League match against Arsenal. The match was reported on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- The match was between Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Klopp’s comments were made on DAZN.
- Why
- Klopp said he was trying to understand Bayern’s tactics and wanted to learn more.
Oliver Kahn
Markus Babbel
Meaning of Klopp’s remarks
Oliver Kahn
Kahn said they could be taken as criticism of a club coach.
Markus Babbel
Babbel said he did not take them as criticism, but as an expression of Klopp’s curiosity.
Expectations of a national team coach
Oliver Kahn
Kahn said a national team coach should know how his words might prompt discussion.
Markus Babbel
Babbel described Klopp’s remarks as honest and authentic.
Bayern Munich and Arsenal drew 2-2 in their Champions League match.
Klopp discussed Bayern’s tactics and Harry Kane’s role on DAZN.
Kompany declined to comment on Klopp’s remarks at a press conference.
Oliver Kahn criticized the remarks, while Markus Babbel defended Klopp’s intent.
- Match
- Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League
- Broadcaster
- DAZN
- Player discussed
- Harry Kane
- Kahn’s role
- Former Bayern goalkeeper
- Babbel’s role
- Former Bayern player
4 sources
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What people are saying
I have not really understood to this day what Bayern do without the ball.
I had to think about whether he is the national team coach or still a football expert.
I did not take that as criticism.
I am not going to say anything about that, next question.