Bayern Munich have started the new Bundesliga season in commanding fashion, beating VfB Stuttgart 5-1 at the Allianz Arena to sit top of the table after matchday one. The result, which extended their unbeaten run in opening fixtures to 15 games, sent an early statement of intent from Vincent Kompany's side. Goals from Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, an own goal, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Diaz underlined a depth and quality that Stuttgart's captain Deniz Undav conceded could have been even more damaging on another day.

Beyond the result, the condition of Jamal Musiala is the story dominating the club's mood. The 23-year-old has been absent since collapsing twice in pre-season, a consequence of a neurological condition requiring medication adjustment. His medication dosage has been raised again, and Kompany has confirmed Musiala is in the best physical shape he has seen from him in some time. A return against Schalke next weekend is possible, and new Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp has already reached out personally to reassure him. Lothar Matthäus praised the club's handling of the situation, noting that the squad kept the diagnosis private for months, a sign of genuine unity.

On the squad front, the closing days of the transfer window are bringing movement. Arijon Ibrahimovic has joined Augsburg on loan after a public signal from sporting director Max Eberl opened the door to a departure, a move that reportedly caught both the player and his agent off guard. Defender Hiroki Ito could also leave before Wednesday's deadline, with Ajax Amsterdam having been offered his services. Neither exit would weaken Kompany's hand significantly given the defensive depth available, and the form of Min-jae Kim, who has impressed in both early fixtures, only adds to that confidence. Next up is a DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrueck on Wednesday.