Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has backed Nicolas Jackson to succeed despite a slow start to life at the club.
Jackson, 24, joined the club on summer transfer deadline day on an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to sign permanently next summer from English side Chelsea.
The Senegalese forward has struggled to get going at the German champions and has been faced with criticism for his poor displays.
The 24-year-old is yet to score in his six appearances in the Bundesliga this season, with his two goals for the club both coming in the UEFA Champions League.
Bayern Munich face Koln in the German Cup second round later on Wednesday night, with Jackson expected to play a bigger role in the clash.
Speaking ahead of the encounter at the RheinEnergieStadion, manager Vincent Kompany admitted that he remains satisfied with the forward’s displays so far this season.
“I have a different opinion of Nicolas Jackson than the public, but obviously when he scores a few more goals there won’t be a debate anymore.
“I’m of the opinion that he’s already helped a lot”, Kompany revealed.
Kompany joined the club at the start of last season and guided them to the league title, reclaiming their crown from Bayer Leverkusen, who had won it the previous season.
In the 2025-26 campaign, they have started the season with 13 straight wins in all competitions – one of the best-ever starts to a league season by an European club.
“Nobody is assured of their place — I don’t like the word being a ‘shoo-in’ as a starter because everyone has to earn their minutes by performing”, the Belgian added.
“We are talking about how we see it and [when it comes to] who to add to that trio [[Olise, Díaz and Kane] it’s about form, it’s about tactics.
“Those three won’t do it by themselves in the next three games, we need the help of the other players as well.”
Bayern Munich head to Koln in the German Cup second round, before facing Leverkusen in a crucial Bundesliga clash next weekend.
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