Lothar Matthäus responds to Harry Kane and defends the Bayern Munich squad
German legend questions striker’s criticism after Super Cup win
Harry Kane may have scored in Bayern Munich’s German Super Cup triumph, but his post-match comments quickly sparked debate in Germany. The English striker suggested that Bayern’s current squad is “one of the shortest” he has ever played with, raising doubts about squad depth early in the season.
Matthäus Criticizes Kane’s Remarks
The comments drew an immediate response from Lothar Matthäus, 1990 World Cup winner and Bayern icon. Writing in his Sky Germany column, Matthäus expressed surprise at Kane’s statement, noting that Vincent Kompany’s team has strengthened significantly during the summer transfer window.
“I don’t understand Harry Kane’s statement. Luis Díaz and Jonathan Tah are absolute reinforcements, and Tom Bischof is an excellent midfielder. Besides, Musiala, Davies, and Ito will soon return from injury,” Matthäus wrote.
Youth Development Argument
Matthäus also suggested that the issue may lie in Kompany’s use of players rather than a lack of options. He pointed out that youngsters like Lennart Karl and Bischof only entered late in stoppage time, which he sees as a missed opportunity to trust academy prospects throughout the season.
Bayern Celebrate Super Cup Victory
Despite the controversy, Bayern added another trophy to their collection. On Saturday (16), the Bavarians beat Stuttgart 2-1 to win their 11th German Super Cup title. Goals from Kane and new signing Luis Díaz secured the victory, while Stuttgart’s Leweling pulled one back.
The win consolidates Bayern’s dominance in Germany, but European success remains the real challenge for new coach Vincent Kompany, who faces immediate pressure in his debut season.
Bundesliga Focus: RB Leipzig Next
Bayern now shift their focus to the Bundesliga opener, set for Friday (22) against RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. For Kane, who opened the scoring in the Super Cup, the coming weeks will be crucial to turn attention back to performances on the pitch and away from dressing-room debates.
