Matthäus sure: FC Bayern will not get a new striker in winter

In view of the current form crisis, fueled by an often inadequate conversion of chances, the center forward topic remains in focus at FC Bayern. Lothar Matthäus, however, does not expect a winter transfer.

Nobody on Säbener Straße can be satisfied with the development of the last few weeks. But while there is still no hectic rush because Bayern are only fifth in the table after the seventh match day, the reasons for the four games without a win are being sought – in terms of processing and improvement.

One topic is always the sometimes inadequate exploitation of opportunities. If you were still very cold-hearted in the against, numerous great chances were recently missed in everyday league life. As a result, some points were lost.

Accordingly, the gaze wanders to Barcelona, ​​where Robert Lewandowski scores one goal after the other. Does FCB lack a real centre-forward? A frequently asked question these days.

Is Lewandowski missing? Matthew would end discussion promptly

For Lothar Matthäus, the absence of Lewandowski and his “calm in front of goal” is evident. Nevertheless, he considers a striker transfer in winter to be unrealistic, as he did in his skyColumn explains: “I don’t think the club will open their eyes to another number nine in the winter and follow up here.”

It was already clear at the start of the season that this role was not filled. “And that’s why I don’t think people are turning away from this plan now,” Matthäus continued. He would much rather put an end to the topic: “The discussions about Robert really don’t help anyone and should be ended.”

The 61-year-old still has an ear to the Munich office and will certainly be able to assess the internal processes. But in general it seems unlikely that a new nine will be signed in the next transfer window.

First of all because the market – especially in the middle of the season – is very limited. You would probably have to pay too much money for too little quality. In addition, players like Sadio Mané, Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller and Co. are usually able to use their chances to score well.

One thing leads to the other: the weak form makes for less clarity in front of the goal, and the missing goals ensure that form. Should the knot burst in a timely manner, a return to the top of the league can be expected.

Another reason why Matthäus should be right with his transfer guess: Harry Kane will be a big topic for Bayern next summer. Signing another centre-forward who would automatically be below the Englishman’s qualities would make little sense in that regard.

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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as.