Neuer's blunders reignite Kompany's goalkeeper debate
Vincent Kompany criticised the two mistakes of his goalkeeper Manuel Neuer that cost a 2-2 draw for Bayern Munich in Augsburg this Saturday, pointing out that his team lost two points. He reminded that his team's 29 shots produced only two goals, none of which were enough to win.
Decisive mistakes by Neuer
Manuel Neuer conceded the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, scored by Robin Fellhauer after only eight seconds, following a “stupid mistake” on his first touch of the ball. The 40‑year‑old goalkeeper explained: “I had to place the ball to my left because I was pressed on the right by two players, but I should have made a different decision.”
The second goal, which came a few minutes later, resulted from a ball that was released at the opponent’s feet; Neuer said: “It was a powerful shot that I couldn’t hold onto, I deflected it, and we were caught out again.” Manu acknowledged his part in the disappointment, but the defence reacted quickly thanks to Saibari and Brown to avoid defeat.
Vincent Kompany recalled that Bayern shot 29 times, with four goals disallowed for off‑side, and that the supporters celebrated six times while only two goals actually counted. “We made two mistakes that cost us two goals,” he added, highlighting his team’s frustration. In football, such a collapse is unusual.
Debate on the goalkeeper’s future
The Belgian coach defended his captain, stating that “if it were a 20‑year‑old goalkeeper, we would have to work with him, but Manu is my age and knows how to handle the situation.” He nevertheless acknowledged that Neuer’s season, which could be his last, reignites the debate over Bayern’s hierarchy.
Jonas Urbig, a young prospect on the bench, could be started in the Champions League, according to a German journalist’s question; Kompany replied that he would not comment for now. The club is nevertheless considering signing a new international goalkeeper as early as winter to prepare the transition.
Kompany sees Neuer's record-fast goal against Bayern in Augsburg
Simon Hamoir, a foreign‑football specialist, highlighted that Neuer “missed his match this Saturday.” ©Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.