They never were and never will be when he isn’t around.
The 85th minute of the match between Kane and Real Madrid saw Thomas Tuchel take Kane’s place. At that point, Bayern were protecting a one-goal advantage and were going to Wembley with the England captain having led their charge.
Therefore, even though there are other factors involved, such as Madrid’s natural propensity to win important European games even when all hope appears lost, and Manuel Neuer’s mistake that allowed Joselu to score his first of a spectacular late double, the replacement has been identified as the pivotal moment.
It also perfectly sums up Bayern’s 2023–24 season, in which they have appeared adrift while lacking it.
