Bayern to pair Kane and Jackson up front? System change likely | OneFootball

Harry Kane played his 100th competitive match for FC Bayern during their 3-2 victory in Augsburg, once again demonstrating why he is worth every cent of his record transfer fee. With Nicolas Jackson, the Englishman now has a second center forward in the squad for the first time since his transfer, which could change the tactical approach of the Munich team.

Since his arrival in the summer of 2023 from Tottenham Hotspur, Kane has been scoring at a breathtaking pace. 91 goals and 26 assists in 100 competitive matches, including nine hat-tricks, speak for themselves. On average, the captain of the English national team is involved in a goal every 70.5 minutes.

He became the first player in Bundesliga history to be the top scorer in his first two debut seasons, with 36 goals in 2023/24, making him Europe's most successful striker. Now Kane is chasing the next milestone: the 100-goal mark in a Bayern jersey. If he maintains his average, he would reach this record faster than Robert Lewandowski (136 games) or Gerd Müller (138).

Two Strikers Instead of 4-2-3-1? Jackson Opens New Options

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With the last-minute signing of Nicolas Jackson, Bayern has gained a new tactical option. The Senegalese player joined on loan from FC Chelsea and brings an exciting profile with his dynamism, physicality, and flexibility.

Jackson is not a classic penalty area striker. He knows how to drop into midfield, hold the ball, and then start quickly into depth. This allows him to exploit the spaces that open up when Kane drops back during build-up play. Two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly on paper.

So far, Munich has almost exclusively operated in the familiar 4-2-3-1 system, which has been a tradition since Louis van Gaal. With Jackson, coach Vincent Kompany could switch to a 4-4-2, as reported by the Abendzeitung München—a system he has already successfully practiced at Burnley.

A two-striker formation would also be nothing new for Kane. At Tottenham, he formed a world-class duo with Heung-min Son for years. The Englishman often dropped back into midfield and played precise through balls to the fast South Korean, who made deep runs. This pattern could be replicated with Jackson.

Whether Kompany will actually opt for a two-striker setup or if Jackson is initially planned only as a backup will be revealed in the coming weeks. What is clear: With Kane in record form and Jackson as an additional option, FC Bayern has an offense that is difficult for any defense to predict.

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