Transfer market5/3/2023 But most importantly, he always knew where to be in the box to bang the ball into the back of the net. He played as the perfect foil for all the rampaging runners around him, while always being a natural outlet and ‘Target’ that could bring others into the game. Robert Lewandowski made himself capable of fitting into Nagelsmann’s possession-based game, without ever needing to be on the ball. ![]() BAYERN’S STYLE OF PLAY Embed from Getty Imagesīefore examining the options, it’s important to assess Bayern’s style of play, and ensure an appropriate player-club fit. With that, we take a look at some of the best potential replacements if the Bavarian giants endeavour to fill the void that remains amiss. Embed from Getty ImagesĪlthough the Liverpool man has always been clinical in front of goal, he’s never been an out-and-out centre-forward, or the type to lead the line in the commanding way of a Lewandowski type. Replacing a player of that magnitude is never easy, yet Bayern settled for only former Liverpool man Sadio Mané. Robert Lewandowski was still in the form of his life at the age of 34, and by the time he left the club remained a genuine candidate for the Ballon d’Or. ![]() Perhaps most notably, they’ve failed to truly replace the man who became a record-breaking goal-scorer in a variety of ways during his time at the club. Dortmund and Union Berlin have topped the table in even amounts to the Bavarian giants this campaign, with Nagelsmann’s men scraping by since the turn of the year. Having torn the league apart in 2021-22, Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich look a shadow of their former selves this season. Written by Charlie Ellis and Rhys Desmond
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