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‘Bayern lack depth after losing Coutinho & Thiago’ – Matthaus questions transfer policy in Munich

Bayern Munich’s recruitment policy has been questioned by club legend Lothar Matthaus, with the Bundesliga champions considered to be lacking squad depth after parting with the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Perisic and Thiago Alcantara.

Hansi Flick’s side secured a stunning treble triumph in 2019-20, with the German giants sweeping aside all before them at home and abroad.

The current campaign is proving to be slightly trickier, despite there still being plenty of world-class talent at the Allianz Arena.

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Twelve points have been dropped through 15 games in the league, while a humbling exit from the DFB-Pokal has been suffered at the hands of minnows Holstein Kiel.