According to Kimmich, Gnabry looks “very, very free”. The services on the square reflect this. That was hardly the case in the first half of the year. In the decisive season phase and especially in the important games in the Champions League, he only played a supporting role in spring.
The second half of the year runs all the better. Gnabry is like a newcomer due to the work of Kompanys, says Max Eberl. In the meantime, the creative offensive player has also returned to the German national team.
“He is a very underestimated player. He doesn’t have many weaknesses and was always important, even in big games for FC Bayern,” enthused coach Kompany after the Bundesliga opening victory against RB Leipzig. But one question remains: How does Gnabry’s situation develop when Jamal Musiala returns? In this form, the starting start on the wing should also be an important alternative.
The motivation to prove itself further is undoubtedly great. Since his contract expires at the end of the season, he finally plays nothing less than his future at Bayern. How does he stand for a possible contract extension and drop in salary, which he would have to accept for it? He is “not at all a head at all. I am very relaxed,” said Gnabry: “I am just happy that it is going so well that we play so well. And let’s see everything else when it is so far.”