Unsolved so far is the search for the right position for Thomas Mueller. Most of the time, the German international was unhappy operating down the flank. The striker has now expressed his hopes of having a more permanent role in the middle immediately behind Lewandowski. "We feel more comfortable with the 4-2-3-1 system as far as it suits our attacking game," Mueller said after Ancelotti changed the system in the last two games in 2016.

After a training camp full of intensive work, Lewandowski is optimistic. "We will play much better in the second half. We will improve tactically and as far as our fitness is concerned,"the Polish striker said.

While Ancelotti and Bayern Munich are about embark on the second half of the season, future changes seem to be on the horizon. Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso is expected to retire at the end of this season, and according to rumors, could be replaced by Ancelotti's Italian compatriot, 24-year-old Marco Verratti of Paris St. Germain. Verratti has a contract running until 2021 and won't be cheap move, but he is highly rated by Ancelotti.

Bayern have also signed midfielder Sebastian Rudy and defender Niklas Suele, both from TSG Hoffenheim and members of the German national squad, for next season.

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