Replacing Lewandowski: Bayern's US Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the Rekordmeister's attacking future

With Lewandowski gone, Bayern boss Nagelsmann looks to restructure the attack. But how will the Rekordmeister score goals in the future? On Bayern's US Tour, we were offered some interesting insights

There was a glimpse into the future on Wednesday night at Audi Field for Bayern Munich fans. For the first time, head coach Julian Nagelsmann fielded a team without star striker Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward left the club ahead of the US Tour and joined Barcelona for €45 million plus add-ons.

No Lewandowski then against D.C. United. Not that the Polish forward was really needed against the Major League Soccer side as the Rekordmeister smashed the club from the US capital 2-6. Furthermore, there was a forward on the field; young Lucas Copado got the nod, flanked by Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, and new signing Sadio Mané.

Even if Bayern sign a new No.9 — indication is that Mathys Tel will now join the club in a deal north of €25 million — it will be the likes of Gnabry, Mané, Sané, and Coman, who are expected to make up the 40-50 goals a season the Polish striker contributed.

“Perhaps I will have to score them,” midfielder Joshua Kimmich said jokingly at a club event during the US Tour. When asked whether Gnabry would be predestined to take over a more central role in Bayern’s play, Kimmich added with a big smile on his face: “That sounds great; I think you should take over the bench and implement it.”