Bayern's Kane on a Roll, Klinsmann Hopes for Record Breaking Pursuit
In a recent chat with "Kicker," ex-Germany coach Jürgen Klinsmann, who now leads the South Korean national team, expressed his belief that FC Bayern Munich's star striker, Harry Kane, has the potential to shatter the Bundesliga goalscoring record. The record, set by the legendary Gerd Müller in the 1971/72 season with 40 goals, was recently surpassed by Robert Lewandowski during the 2020/21 season, with a tally of 41.
Kane, who transferred from Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, has been in top form thus far this season, boasting an impressive 17 goals in just 11 games. Klinsmann, a former striker for Tottenham, admires Kane's swift adjustment to Munich and the Bundesliga: "His instant success at Bayern and in the Bundesliga did not surprise me. He's a remarkable striker with a steady demeanor, but his current top performance wasn't necessarily expected."
Klinsmann emphasized the significance of teammates in a striker's success, regardless of the league. Providing a firsthand perspective, having played for Tottenham earlier in his career, he said, "As a striker, the league itself seldom matters. A striker needs to be well-set-up to thrive; otherwise it's challenging."
Transfers, such as Kane's, often prompt significant changes off the pitch. While Klinsmann finds scoring goals easier in both England and Germany compared to Spain's Serie A, Kane appears well-equipped to excel in his new environment.
Yet, despite Kane's impressive scoring streak, Klinsmann acknowledges that breaking Gerd Müller's legendary 40-goal record in a single Bayern season remains a formidable challenge. With Müller's impressive record of 365 goals in 427 appearances for Bayern Munich, the bar is set incredibly high.
Given Kane's current performance, breaking Müller's record appears unlikely. However, if Kane can maintain his form and continue playing games for Bayern, the possibility of breaking the record becomes more intriguing, though still highly improbable, given the historical context and Müller's extraordinary achievements.
[Enrichment Data Integration: While Kane's current form suggests he may challenge the record, the historical context and Müller's record-breaking performance make it highly unlikely that Kane will surpass the record in his Bayern career.]
