Klopp Slams Kompany Tactics As Bayern Concede Late Vs Arsenal

Germany boss Klopp puzzled by Bayern Munich tactics vs Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp blasted Bayern Munich's defensive setup in their Champions League clash with Arsenal, as Harry Kane's penalty was cancelled out by Declan Rice's late equaliser for 2-2.

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German national team coach Jurgen Klopp has questioned Bayern Munich's tactics and Harry Kane's role in their draw with Arsenal.

The former Liverpool boss openly criticised Bayern's defensive approach during a half-time interview with DAZN on Wednesday night.

Watching from the stands at the Allianz Arena as Bayern drew 2-2 in the UEFA Champions League, Klopp admitted he has “still not entirely understood what Bayern is doing against the ball.”

Klopp was left puzzled by Vincent Kompany's tactics without possession and the role assigned to Harry Kane within that system.

“To this day, I still haven't fully understood what Bayern do without the ball. But I simply want to keep learning,” said Klopp: “Sometimes it's hybrid, then man-to-man, then not man-to-man. I'm still learning.”

He added that striker Kane was “everywhere” on the pitch: “With the ball, I think that's fine, but without it?”

Kane was sometimes found in his own penalty area - much to the national team coach's bemusement: “I'm not the pope of football; everyone can do whatever they want. But I still haven't fully figured it out either.”

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Klopp noted that Bayern's counter-pressing and mid-block structures looked heavily disorganised at times, leaving them vulnerable to Arsenal's rotations.

Against the Gunners, Kane created a big chance for Serge Gnabry in the 20th minute and set up Alphonso Davies' equaliser in the 35th minute with superb passes from deep.

Later, back in his more familiar role as a No. 9, he won a penalty and converted it himself to make it 2-1.

Harry Kane acknowledged Klopp's comments in a post-match interview, admitting Arsenal's tactical movements forced Bayern into confusion.

He noted the squad was stuck in a low block for far too long, particularly in the final 15 minutes before Declan Rice's equaliser, and agreed that identifying who to press is a clear area for improvement.