Bayern start existence without Lewandowski in German Super Cup
Bayern Munich face RB Leizpig in the German Super Cup on Saturday in their most memorable serious coordinate since the takeoff of Robert Lewandowski and with Sadio Mane in their positions.
Julian Nagelsmann's men, who were controlled to a tenth consecutive Bundesliga title last season by Lewandowski's 35 association objectives, have been occupied in the exchange market.
African player of the year Mane showed up from Liverpool following a prize loaded six years with the Reds, while Netherlands focus back Matthijs de Ligt joined from Juventus for 67 million euros ($68.2 million).
Ajax pair Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch have likewise finished paperwork for Bayern, while young person Mathys Tel traded Rennes for the Allianz Arena as a potential long haul swap for Lewandowski.
The Pole left for Barcelona in the wake of scoring 344 objectives for the Bavarians, second on their untouched rundown behind just Gerd Mueller.
In any case, Nagelsmann trusts that the arrangement, worth 45 million euros, was a decent one for his club.
"It was a reasonable setup for Bayern," conceded Nagelsmann recently. "It's extreme. He scored a ton of objectives and was one of Bayern's large stars.
"However, he would've left in any case, on the off chance that it wasn't this season, it would've been the following one, so we would've had that challenge a year after the fact and that is the reason the arrangement isn't so terrible for Bayern."
The German heroes should adjust to existence without a characteristic point of convergence front and center.
Mane could play through the center in an additional liquid front three close by Serge Gnabry and Thomas Mueller.
The match at the Red Bull Arena will be an opportunity for the two sides to set out a marker for the new season, with Nagelsmann's previous club Leipzig wanting to kick on subsequent to winning their most memorable significant prize in the German Cup last term.
"It's a significant game since it's a title, yet additionally to say something," said Nagelsmann.
"Leipzig are an eager youthful club who generally need to challenge the situation with Bayern. Offering a little expression and show your strength is significant."
MANE LOOKING FOR FAST START
Mane, who got multiple times for Liverpool, has scored in both of his pre-season appearances for Bayern.
"You can see that he realizes that he is required when it becomes significant," added Nagelsmann. "I'm certain that he will play an excellent game."
The match will be played as Bayern endeavor to make a leap forward in their bid to sign Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer from Leipzig.
Their exchange technique this year has shown an unmistakable break from their typical strategies of striking the ability pool of other Bundesliga clubs.
Bayern were as of late reprimanded by Leipzig overseeing chief Oliver Mintzlaff, whose group lost Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer to their Bundesliga equals last season.
"I have an excellent relationship with Olli," demanded Nagelsmann. "We chat on the telephone frequently. All is well."
Bayern might be beginning another period, yet regardless of the outcome on Saturday, they will be scorching top picks to frolic to an eleventh consecutive Bundesliga crown this term.
In their run of 10 progressive titles, Bayern have completed something like 10 focuses clear of the second-put group on eight events.
Subsequent to utilizing their muscles in the exchange market, fakers like Leipzig have a ton of work to do to mount a serious test.
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