Bayern Munich Head Coach, Kompany has revealed on Friday his delight in the progress of the recently signed attacker, Olise.
According to coach Kompany, Michael Olise, has quickly settled in becoming a key player for Bayern Munich despite his delayed start with the Bundesliga team, ahead of their league match against Werder Bremen.
The 22-year-old attacker who was signed from Premier League club Crystal Palace for a reported fee of €60 million in July, only to spend much of the pre-season playing for France at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Regardless of his late start, Olise, who reportedly took home a silver medal after France were beaten by Spain in the Olympic final, has now featured in all five of Bayern's matches across all competitions this season, netting three goals.
Speaking on Olise’s absence, Vincent Kompany Bayern’s manager in an interview said: "Well, for me, it wasn't that bad that he went to the Olympic tournament, because he arrived in really good shape at Bayern Munich."
"It's exactly what we were expecting. I think he's really playing a big role, which isn't easy when you've arrived in the Bundesliga and at a club like Bayern. He will take further steps.
"From my point of view, it's very positive, but I stay calm as well because I know it's important to continue the way he does in order to experience good times," Kompany added.
On the other hand, Bayern are first in the Bundesliga standings with nine points from three games, two clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig in third.
Kompany's side will be visiting eighth-placed Werder Bremen, on Saturday in the most played fixture in Bundesliga history, with this the 115th meeting between the two sides.
"Bayern against Bremen is a traditional fixture," Kompany said.
"When I played in the Bundesliga, it was a top-of-the-table clash. Bremen have produced a lot of great players. It's a special game tomorrow and that's how we'll prepare it," he added.
The Belgian manager reiterated that he would be making a late call on Manuel Neuer's selection after the veteran goalkeeper was substituted at halftime during Bayern's Champions League 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.
Kompany said: "Neuer should join training today and we'll decide after that. We'll discuss it together."
"We didn't want to take any risks against Zagreb but it looks good. There's no other news."
Meanwhile, Kompany mentioned his intentions which included attending Oktoberfest, said to begin on Saturday, adding: "We're looking forward to it but for the next 24 hours it's only about Werder.
"I come from Belgium where the beer is also top, like it is in Bavaria. We'll have a nice team outing on Sunday."
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