The departure of Robert Lewandowski continues to preoccupy Munich. Now coach Julian Nagelsmann talks in detail about the loss of the world footballer – and how he wants to replace him.
It’s 34 degrees in Washington D.C. during the day, it’s really hot, especially for the players who did two sessions on Tuesday. So it’s going to take some good training management. And a new tactical orientation, as head coach Julian Nagelsmann explains with a view to the first test match on Thursday, 1.30 a.m. CEST. Why? Because of the departure of Robert Lewandowski, who of course continues to preoccupy the Munich team. After all, there are “not many strikers who can score 40 goals a season,” says Nagelsmann: “Bayern and Real Madrid were the only teams who had a striker like that last season.”
Logically, the loss of the world footballer weighs heavily. “But,” the FCB coach remains confident, “there will be other solutions for us. We have many players who can play up front. A player like Robert can convert more crosses. Now our style will change. It will be a new Bayern Munich. And I’m looking forward to the new Bayern Munich. “
Double top? Nagelsmann: “That is one of the solutions to compensate for Robert’s 40 goals “
Sounds like a significant change the 34-year-old football coach wants to make at the German record champions. A 3-5-2 system, he says, is also conceivable. “That is one of the solutions to compensate for Robert’s 40 goals. We have the idea to play with two strikers sometimes.” Serge Gnabry, whom Nagelsmann had already lined up as one half of this double striker during his time at Hoffenheim, and Sadio Mané offer themselves. The test matches against United and next Friday against Manchester City will provide more information. In any case, it seems clear that a change of era is imminent: Bayern without Lewandowski. And Nagelsmann is called upon to shape and moderate this upheaval.
Nagelsmann did, however, have one more small point to make in the direction of Lewandowski’s new club. About the Catalans he says: “They didn’t just buy Lewy, they bought some players. I don’t know how. It’s the only club in the world that has no money but buys every player. It’s strange and crazy. They definitely have a better team now than last season. “