ESPN,<\/a> the two teams are miles apart in terms of a transfer fee, but Thomas Muller is wondering why the Bavarians would even consider such a move when they have Robert Lewandoski.<\/p>\nThe Bavarians have no backup striker to Robert Lewandoski, and Jupp Heynckes wants at least one.<\/p>\n
Muller who is still out injured does feel a backup striker would be left frustrated with that role sooner especially when Lewandoski does not get injured.<\/p>\n
He admitted that Lewandoski could get injured just like he is right now, however, he does believe other team members could cover for that short period of time that the Pole would be out.<\/p>\n
Before his injury, Muller had provided three assists in Heynckes first three games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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