<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ChMUf5Otp8CKRCfrfPR0HsT8gxA=/0x2:3255x2172/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70864588/1240627074.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Roland Krivec/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesWhat a week…I do not like like to speak (or write) in absolutes, but if Robert Lewandowski is truly leaving <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> — and the club has known that he wanted to leave for months — then it was absolutely insane to not do whatever it takes to get Erling Haaland.Huge contract? Okay.A game day dedicated to Norwegian heritage? Done.An appearance in Alphonso Davies’ next video? Let’s do it.Whatever...it...takes.That, however, did not happen.Losing Lewandowski would be devastating on every level, but not having an adequate replacement could be even more harmful to the future of the club.As much as Bayern Munich’s internal “30+ Rule” on player contracts might help in some cases, there is always an outlier. With Lewandowski — and not having a suitable or capable replacement available — maybe the standard could have been relaxed a bit.It is tough to not sound like I am at least overplaying exactly everything that Lewandowski does a little bit and why he is so important, but his role on the squad is irreplaceable. The only available striker on Earth who could conceivably even come close is Haaland.With the Norwegian almost officially off the table and the Pole looking to leave, the acumen of both sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic and manager Julian Nagelsmann is going to be greatly tested.Can Brazzo find a fit to at least somewhat lessen the damage? Can Nagelsmann scheme his way to making Lewandowski’s departure less painful?All of that remains to be seen, but nothing will come easy — or cheap.For the Bavarians, it is already looking to be quite the <em>cruel summer</em>.Anyway, the next few weeks are sure to be tense for Bayern Munich fans — and maybe even a little painful. Somehow, this feels a little different than Lewandowski’s attempt to leave for <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> in 2018.It feels more real...and maybe even a little more unnecessary.Should we ask what time it is if Lewy does leave?As much as Brazzo might be against it, he might have to finally relent and listen to the “Ghost of Hansi Flick” and days of sextuples past.If Lewandowski does leave — and there is no way to swoop in and get Haaland at the last minute (there is probably not) — what will Bayern Munich do?I say they should make it...#TIMOTIME.LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The (#Timo)time is now Brazzo. Call <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a> and work your magic.Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 49<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> will close out its season against Wolfsburg this weekend, but we had plenty — and I mean plenty — to talk about and discuss this week.Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:A look at why the latest news about Robert Lewandowski wanting to leave Bayern Munich is devastating and is made even worse by the fact that the Bavarians also missed on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian seems set for a move to <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>.We also tackle the alleged discontent growing between the Bayern Munich coaching staff and front office. Can the two sides get aligned? Moreover, why weren’t the philosophical differences hammered out during the hiring process to see if everything was a fit?Why Marcel Sabitzer probably should look to leave Bayern Munich even if he wants to stay.A look at the latest on those rumors surrounding Konrad Laimer and Frenkie de Jong.Song of…