WIESBADEN, GERMANY - JULY 25: Head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern Mnchen reacts during the pre-season friendly match between SV Wehen Wiesbaden and FC Bayern Mnchen at BRITA-Arena on July 25, 2026 in Wiesbaden, Germany. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesVincent Kompany was not about to read too much into Bayern Munichs 2-1 friendly defeat to SV Wehen Wiesbaden.Honestly, that is probably the right approach.Im happy were back again. Obviously we still dont have any players here who were at the World Cup, but its an opportunity for the other players, Kompany told FCBayern.com.That was the key message from Kompany after Bayern Munichs first preseason match. With the majority of the first-team squad still enjoying time off following the World Cup, this was never going to be a normal Bayern Munich lineup or a true preview of what the team will look like once the season begins.Instead, the match was an opportunity.For Bayern Munichs young players, fringe players and returning loanees, these early friendlies offer a chance to make an impression on the new coaching staff. A strong preseason can potentially change a players place in the pecking order, while a young player can use these matches to show that he deserves more opportunities with the first team.The result against Wehen Wiesbaden will quickly be forgotten. The more important question is whether any of these players can take advantage of the opportunity Kompany mentioned.By the time Bayern Munichs World Cup stars return, the competition for places will be much tougher. For now, however, the door is open.Who impressed you the most in Bayern Munichs first preseason match?Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts