: Bayern on its way to happy life after Lewandowskis departure #IndiaNEWS #Sports,Football Berlin, July 31 (IANS) In Bayern Munichs first game after the noisy departure of Robert Lewandowski, the loss

Bayern on its way to happy life after Lewandowskis departure #IndiaNEWS #Sports ,Football
Berlin, July 31 (IANS) In Bayern Munichs first game after the noisy departure of Robert Lewandowski, the loss of one of footballs best strikers isnt inevitably causing too much turbulence for the Bavarians.
For the first time in eight years, the reigning German champions were forced to act without a traditional box-striker in Saturdays 5-3 Supercup victory over RB Leipzig.
The newly-formed team of head coach Julian Nagelsmann not only delivered answers but also presented a renewed tactical approach that is capable of fulfilling the coachs dreams.
For most of the time in his career, Nagelsmann has adored a system without a spearhead limiting his sides options up front.
Now having to replace the Polish team captain, the managers desires could be realised again.
I am convinced Julian Nagelsmann is happier about this seasons squad than last year, said former German international Lothar Matthaeus, reports Xinhua. Nagelsmann is a coach like Pep Guardiola who doesnt fancy having to play with a box-striker, added the 61-year-old.
Playing with a wider range of offensive players is increasing the teams options, Matthaeus added.
In Leipzig, Nagelsmann started with new arrival Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller and Serge Gnabry constantly changing positions upfront while Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman waited on the bench.
Bayern seemed happy in what Matthaeus called a 4-2-2-2 system coming along with two midfield wingers supporting the game if needed.
He has been playing like this in all his clubs before. Two front strikers, two offensive midfielders behind are always involved in the game of changes, said the former midfielder.
In Matthaeus respect, this seasons Bayern increased its squad quality and also gained stability in defence as the back-chain of fullbacks can concentrate on the issue in front of the goal.
For now things seemed to work, as the man standing for a new era like no other, former Liverpool star Mane scored his first goal in his first competitive game in Bayerns shirt. Whats more, the 2022 African Footballer of the Year seemed to enjoy playing without having to assist a box striker.
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