It is still one of the biggest “what ifs” hanging over this season. When Florian Wirtz chose Liverpool FC over Bayern Munich last summer, it didn’t just shape two clubs — it reshaped how Bayern Munich’s attack would evolve.
And Wirtz keeps making that decision look massive. His recent two-goal, two-assist masterclass for the Germany national team against Switzerland national team was a reminder of his ability to completely take over matches. Bayern fans can’t help but imagine that kind of performance
at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich could likely be better with Wirtz. His creativity, spatial awareness, and ability to consistently produce goals and assists would elevate almost any side. Pairing him with a healthy Jamal Musiala could have created one of the most dynamic attacking duos in Europe — two players capable of breaking lines, drifting into dangerous pockets, and unlocking defenses in different ways.
But the situation is not that simple.
For one, Thomas Müller is no longer part of Bayern’ Munich’s squad, which already forced a shift in how the Bavarians structure their attack and occupy central spaces. Wirtz might have naturally filled some of that creative void — but Bayern didn’t stand still. Instead, they reinforced differently, most notably by bringing in Luis Díaz.
And here’s where the real debate begins: if Bayern had signed Wirtz, would Díaz ever have arrived?
Díaz brings directness, pace, and width — qualities that Bayern sometimes lacked in previous seasons. He stretches defenses, creates isolation situations, and adds verticality. Wirtz, by contrast, thrives centrally and prefers to orchestrate rather than attack the flank. In that sense, Bayern Munich’s current setup may actually be more balanced with Díaz than it would have been with another central creator (though you could argue Wirtz is adapting nicely to playing in wide positions).
There is also the question of roles. Would Wirtz and Musiala occupy the same spaces? Would one be pushed out of their best position? Bayern might had gained brilliance but lost clarity.
So, is Bayern Munich better without Wirtz? Maybe? Probably? In the end, the Bavarians might just be different in a way that works just as effectively.
That is what makes this such a great debate — would you rather have Wirtz’s control and creativity, or the balance and direct threat Bayern built instead?
Tell us in the comments below!
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