Scoring goals isn’t guaranteed even for Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich

(Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich have scored 117 goals in the Bundesliga this season. That is the all-time record after breaking their own record from 1971/72 in which the Bavarians had scored 101 goals. However, despite a proclivity for goals this season, they are never guaranteed or automatic.

A harsh lesson that Vincent Kompany’s men had to learn twice in less than week. First against PSG in the Champions League, then against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. The discomfort of not scoring several goals in every game Has Bayern’s plethora of goals turned into a double-edged sword.

There is a always an urge to score as many goals as possible leaving absolutely no chance for the opponent to ever make a comeback in the game. It is a thoroughly enjoyable brand of football. However, is it causing a insecurity where Bayern as a team are not feeling secure of holding on to slim leads in game ?

Manager Vincent Kompany gave his insights on this subject post the slender and uncomfortable 1-0 win against Wolfsburg. “The problem isn’t the intention behind the counter-pressing; it’s about not always feeling like you have to score three goals in the first ten or fifteen minutes and have the opponent on the ropes,” said Kompany (via FC Bayern ). Perseverance prevails Turning around impatience was key in what improved Bayern in the second half as per the manager.