Bayern Munich aren’t the identical in assault ever since Robert Lewandowski left for FC Barcelona. Certain, the group scores objectives, however the latest scoring woes have introduced in regards to the want for a brand new quantity 9. Former participant Lothar Matthäus weighs in.
“Ever since FC Bayern have been taking part in within the Bundesliga, the membership has all the time had a powerful #9. Perhaps the folks in cost uncared for this place a bit final 12 months – presumably additionally at Nagelsmann’s request,” Lothar mentioned (Tz’s Philipp Kessler by way of @iMiaSanMia)
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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting emerged to do the job this season, however his damage uncovered Bayern’s weak point up high.
“Bayern have in the meantime seen that they want a powerful striker. Lewandowski was not adequately changed, though Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored his objectives,” the 61-year-old former Bayern midfielder mentioned.
Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani are two of Bayern’s striker targets whom they dominated out because of the excessive value tags. Lothar prefers the previous: “Each are top-drawer. Personally, I believe Osimhen can be the most effective match. Kolo Muani is claimed to be Uli Hoeneß’s most well-liked answer. However perhaps that’s solely on the skin and issues look totally different inside (the membership)”.
Werder Bremen frontman Niclas Füllkrug can be an interesting choice. “That may be a German answer for me,” Matthäus mentioned.
Regardless, Matthäus thinks it’s striker the place Bayern have to focus their efforts — as an alternative of say, a brand new midfielder: “I might reasonably spend 20 million euros extra for a striker.”
