I’m back from my short hiatus, and I already have my next take: Sadio Mané shouldn’t be Bayern Munich’s Lewandowski replacement. Sure, he’s a top forward-winger hybrid who can score quite a lot of goals and chip in with assists, but he’s no proper #9. And although it is quite possible that Bayern could change their approach and play a “true striker”-less formation, the club has thrived with traditional #9s throughout its history.

Gerd Müller, KHR, Élber, Luca Toni, Klinsmann, Pizarro, Roy Makaay, Klose, and of course, Robert Lewandowski are just some of the distinguished names that come to mind when we think of great Bayern strikers.