After moving to Germany this summer, Harry Kane has made a brilliant start to his Bayern Munich career. This has also led to him being compared to the club’s ex-star striker, Robert Lewandowski. While both their goal-scoring capabilities are of the highest order, it seems one analyst has witnessed the truest German soccer fans appreciating the Englishman the same way they looked up to the Polish star.
The fans are also loving the impact of the England international. The player has surprisingly adjusted quite well and quickly to the Bundesliga after spending his whole career in the UK.
Harry Kane wins the hearts of Bayern Munich fans, earns comparison with Lewandowski
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Pundits Sharky and Fuad Cudani feel that Harry Kane is currently the best striker of the year. Sharky, starting the argument, said, “This guy, like, he’s going to win the Ballon d’Or this year. I think he’s going to do it”. Fuad Cadani agreed with the host’s opinion. Adam Smith said, “I’ve seen even Bayern Munich fans and vloggers say that they think he’s even on a level higher than what Lewandowski was in the first season.
Both of them also made the point that he is linking very well with his fellow teammates. The 30-year-old, in his first season, has scored 22 goals and provided 7 assists in 18 games. The statistics at the moment prove that they have finally gotten their Robert Lewandowski replacement for the next few years.
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After such an impact, the media will undoubtedly compare him with the club’s legends. On the contrary, Harry Kane does not want to be compared to Robert Lewandowski or any other player. Why?
Harry Kane dismisses the Robert Lewandowski comparisons
The German media, after his performances, started comparing him to Robert Lewandowski. But Harry Kane has downplayed any comparisons. In an interview with Four Four Two, he said, “Robert is a legend at Bayern and one of the best strikers of our generation. He set the bar so high. It’s too early in the season for me to be talking about specific numbers. That’s not where my focus is”.
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Kane on Lewandowski's record: "Robert is a legend at Bayern and one of the best strikers of our generation. He set the bar so high. It’s too early in the season for me to be talking about specific numbers. That’s not where my focus is. Playing well and helping the team is the… pic.twitter.com/iAm8Rv8HOh
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) November 16, 2023
The 30-year-old will also have to make sure that he can complement the goals with trophies this season. It is because Bayern Munich is aiming for Champions League glory under Thomas Tuchel. Whereas, they are in a toe-to-toe battle with Xabi Alonso-led Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga battle.
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Robert Lewandowski matched the expectations of every fan by winning the Bundesliga title every season in his stint with Bayern Munich. So, the big question is; can Harry Kane do the same? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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