BERLIN, Aug. 15 -- Bayern Munich are trying their utmost to motivate their star striker Robert Lewandowski after the Pole suffered a disappointing World Cup in Russia and an unsuccessful attempt to join a top international club.

The 29-year-old Pole must feel flattered by the constant sweet-talking. He is being highly praised every day either by Bayern coach Niko Kovac or one of his teammates. Even the club management's decision not to allow him to leave can be taken as a positive sign: they rely on his skills, especially in their quest to win the 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League.

Currently, Bayern and Lewandowski resemble an old couple trying to get over marital difficulties.

Lewandowski has accepted the Bavarians' insistence that he fulfils his contract that runs until 2021 and is trying to make the best of it. Both sides have the same aims and want to win the Champions League.

Bayern know just how expensive it would be to find a suitable replacement in the current transfer market. The striker has to come to terms with the fact that he failed in his attempt to arouse the interest of top clubs, after he produced poor performances in crucial games in last season's Champions League campaign.

Lewandowski has scored 154 goals in 196 games for Bayern but hasn't yet been able to meet expectations on European club football's biggest stage over the past few years.

Both parties are united by the saying "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".

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