Bayern sniffing more goals on trip to Cologne
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are in top form ahead of Bayern Munich's trip to FC Koln in the Bundesliga, but coach Vincent Kompany is steering clear of comparing the duo to former club legends.
Olise and Diaz both directly contributed to three goals in Bayern's huge 8-1 win over Wolfsburg last time out, with both wingers assisting the other.
Olise registered his 24th assist in his 50th Bundesliga appearance – no other player has provided as many assists in their first 50 Bundesliga games since data collection began in 2004-2005.
Furthermore, in their first 50 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern, only Arjen Robben (49) and Harry Kane (69) have collected more goal involvements than Olise (45 – 21 goals, 24 assists) since detailed data collection began in 2004-2005.
Robben finished his Bundesliga career with 99 goals and 53 assists in 201 games, while Franck Ribery directly contributed to 178 goals (86 goals, 92 assists).
Kompany insisted Olise and Diaz must continue their current form for years to come if they are to be compared to Robben and Ribery.
"This comparison is very difficult," Kompany said. "I played against both of them and saw how strong they were.
"I always felt that I was a very good defender, but against Robben, you had a different feeling: you know he's going to cut inside and shoot, and yet somehow he gets that space and shoots.
"I understand the comparison, but these guys achieved great things over many years, and our guys aren't there yet.
"In a few years, if things continue in a similar vein, the four of them can sit down together and discuss how they scored all those goals and made all those assists. Then you can write it down for the next generation."
Bayern is aiming to earn a third consecutive win in the Bundesliga, and comes into this game with an 11-point lead at the top of the table.
Koln, meanwhile, is 11th on the table with 17 points, five above the relegation play-off place, and is looking to end a seven-game winless streak in the German top-flight.


































