Belgian-Congolese Vincent Kompany vows to fix Bayern Munich’s set-piece issues ahead of Arsenal test

Vincent Kompany insists Bayern Munich will address their set-piece frailties before Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal, expressing full confidence in his squad’s response to recent defensive lapses.

Born to a Congolese father and Belgian mother, Kompany has guided Bayern to an impressive domestic start, but he acknowledged the need for improvement after two goals were conceded from corners in Saturday’s 6-2 win over Freiburg.

Bayern remain top of the Bundesliga after 11 matches, collecting 31 points from a possible 33 and conceding only eight goals.

However, six of those have come from dead-ball situations, prompting scrutiny ahead of a high-stakes European fixture.

Kompany urged calm and rejected suggestions that the issue reflects a deeper structural weakness, stressing the collective responsibility of his players in critical defensive phases.

“I’m calm. We made mistakes in these phases as a team. We shouldn’t hide, we should show personality and character to defend them,” Kompany said.

“We’re also a good team in attacking set pieces, we scored from a corner today. We just have to stay calm and work to get out of this phase and show that we’re also good in this department. I have confidence that we’ll solve it”

Bayern’s meeting with Arsenal comes at a decisive moment in their European campaign, with the German champions eager to avoid early pressure in the group stage.

Their defensive record remains among the strongest in Europe, yet the frequency of goals conceded from corners has become a focal point for analysts and opposition coaches.

Kompany’s reassurance follows a week in which Bayern were criticised for lapses in concentration during set-piece phases, particularly against opponents who favour aerial deliveries and second-ball pressure.

The manager emphasised that his squad have responded constructively in training and remain committed to tightening organisation before facing an Arsenal side known for efficiency on restarts.