Trouble ahead for Harry Kane and Vincent Kompany? Bayern Munich striker’s game could be affected as ex-coach issues warning on Jamal Musiala’s return from injury

Magath recently spoke about the potential impact Musiala’s return would have on the squad and Bayern’s form. “I could imagine it becoming somewhat more problematic,” he said. “At the moment, everything is going well for Bayern, but if everything is going well, I won’t change anything. But when a player like Musiala joins, who is seen as very, very strong and is expected to play an important role in the game, then the dynamics of the game will change.”

The veteran former Bundesliga coach also explained why Kane’s form could dip once Musiala regains his role in the XI. “Harry Kane would need to move further forward again, even though he currently likes to drop back, come from midfield and run all over the pitch,” he said. “With his return, he might not be as involved as he is now. At the moment, it’s a perfect fit.”

In recent weeks, Kane has thrived in a free-roaming No.10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, embracing the creative freedom to dictate play. Even when deployed as a striker, he often drops deep to orchestrate attacks, using his exceptional passing to find the diagonal runs of Diaz and Olise and to shift play effortlessly. With Musiala’s return, it is obvious that the Englishman will move further up the pitch, which could restrict his influence and take away from what he does best.